Material Planner at AAM

At AAM the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.Job Posting TitleMaterial PlannerJob Description SummaryResponsible for scheduling and managing customer shipments monitoring production and controlling the procurement of raw materialEnsures raw materials are maintained at optimal levels to cover manufacturing while achieving inventory targetsEnsure manufacturing maintains a smooth production plan with a steady flow of materialsInteract and manage relationships with trading partnersProcess supplier forecasts to ensure alignment with production planning and forecastingJob DescriptionManage customer weekly and daily ship requirements and window times; communicate with production and shipping departments. Proactively react to changes.Responsible to track raw material replenishment to ensure production coverageUtilize reports to support daily and weekly operationsHelp coordinate and communicate daily production build requirements to satisfy customer demand and maintain inventory targetsReview and maintain supplier forecasts on a weekly basis; maintain cumsCommunicate proactively with trading partnersExpedite inbound and outbound material by identifying problems and resolutionsRegularly maintain pull loop size based on PFEP recommendationsMonitor and update the PFEP collection plans for accuracyProactively elevate critical supply issues to managementProactively elevate critical delivery issues to managementUtilize the supplier scorecard and troubleshoot poor performing suppliers; work closely to improve supplier performanceUtilize the supplier scorecard to initiate internal operational improvementsMaintain inventory targets while continuing smooth operationsResponsible to follow safe practicesAll other duties as assigned.Required Skills and Education3-5 Years of Supply Chain ExperienceAssociate DegreePreferred Skills And EducationOEM Supplier Portal experienceAbout AAM:As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier AAM designs engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more visit .Why Join #TeamAAM: As a member of #TeamAAM youll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us youll have the opportunity to grow embrace challenges build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAMand the world.AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Key Skills Kanban,Inventory Control,Purchasing,Maximo,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1