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To ensure an efficient review process, please submit your resume/CV in English.\nAs our next Materials and Production Planner, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the efficient flow of materials from receiving through production and shipment. Your expertise in production planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and ERP systems will be critical to maintaining customer service levels, optimizing inventory, and supporting manufacturing operations.\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here:\nEmployee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.\nDiverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.\nMentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.\nGlobal Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nGenerate and maintain Shop Floor Schedules and Material Usage Control Lists (MUCL).\nCreate system orders to support customer requirements and production demands.\nMonitor forecasts and analyze changes in customer demand requirements.\nConfirm delivery commitments and support customer service requirements.\nFollow up on daily production performance and material availability.\nReview inventory levels and maintain optimal stock levels to support operations.\nSupport engineering changes and product phase-in/phase-out activities.\nManage Oracle MPS/MRP planning processes and system transactions.\nDevelop and communicate supplier material requirements.\nMonitor and evaluate supplier delivery performance.\nSupport production scheduling to ensure customer requirements are met on time.\nResolve receiving discrepancies and support three-way match reconciliation activities.\nGenerate purchase and replenishment orders for materials.\nCoordinate logistics requirements and communicate delivery instructions to freight forwarders.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives related to materials planning and inventory management.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.\n3-5 years of experience in planning, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably in the automotive industry.\nStrong knowledge of material planning and logistics processes.\nExperience with production scheduling, forecasting, and demand planning.\nAdvanced knowledge of Oracle MPS/MRP systems or similar ERP platforms.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAdvanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.\nAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nBonus Points If You Have:\nExperience in automotive manufacturing environments.\nExperience managing supplier schedules and logistics coordination.\nKnowledge of inventory optimization and cost reduction strategies.\nExperience supporting engineering changes and new product introductions.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.\nHow to Apply:\nApply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!\nCome join our global, inclusive & diverse team\nOur purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. 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