Material Planner

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Job Summary- 

To provide total logistics support to the manufacturing operation and to ensure that the manufacturing operation has sufficient components /raw material necessary to meet the build schedule and achieve targets set forth in the supply chain scorecard.

Reporting Relationship-

This position reports directly to the Materials Manager. 

Essential Functions

1. Manage component and resin procurements / communications to support Master Production Schedule

2. Create supplier forecast and oversee all related part set up and planning parameters in ERP system (Mfg-pro)

3. Support supplier EDI processes

4. Optimize component inventory planning levels

5. Support inbound freight cost using and optimization of delivery frequencies

6. Ensure on-time delivery of ordered items and escalation of delivery issues to support supplier delivery requirements

7. Manage part change process to reduce / eliminate obsolescence exposure and protect SOP requirements

8. Issue SNCR’s (Supplier Non-conforming Reports) to suppliers for delivery / logistic related issues

Must comply with all work rules, policies and procedures Additional Responsibilities

1. Support and develop component storage strategies to optimize material flow including new program launches

2. Participate in system accuracy and cycle count compliance processes to ensure inventory accuracy

3. Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office

4. Must successfully complete all required training 

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.