Material Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Lear scores A on the Alion truth index.
Lear For You
Are you interested in working in the field of Automotive? As an employer, Lear Corporation Engineering Czech Republic s.r.o. offers a daily opportunity to learn new things, work in the background of a multinational company focused on the automotive industry and work in a pleasant work team.
After our establishment in 2012, we are today the fastest growing Lear development center in Europe. We employ more than 250 professionals and our ranks are growing every month. We work on the design and development of car seats. In particular, we focus on mechanical engineering, i.e. complex mechanisms and constructions of seats, foams, covers, plastics and the development of other seating equipment. The goal of the Technical Center in Pilsen is not to act as a support supplier for our other European units, but to develop into the position of an independent Lear technical center, working on its own projects for major European customer groups such as. Audi, BMW, Daimler and Jaguar.
Job Description
As our prototype operations continue to grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Material Planner to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of prototype materials from suppliers to engineering and production teams.
As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating materials required for prototype production. Working closely with Engineering, Prototype Production, Warehouse Operations, Suppliers, and Logistics teams, you will ensure the right parts are available at the right time.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate prototype part orders with suppliers and monitor delivery status
- Communicate daily with suppliers, engineering teams, warehouse personnel, and logistics partners
- Track material requirements and ensure parts are available according to project timelines
- Manage inventory levels and maintain accurate material records
- Analyze and process data using Excel and internal planning systems
- Coordinate transportation of materials and support customs and logistics activities when required
- Manage returnable packaging and related material flows
- Identify supply issues, escalate risks, and work cross-functionally to find solutions
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand what parts are needed, when they are required, and in what quantities
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics, material planning, supply chain, purchasing, or a similar coordination role
- Automotive industry experience is beneficial but not required
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach with the confidence to raise issues and drive resolutions
- Good attention to detail and ability to understand the impact of planning decisions
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as:
- XLOOKUP
- SUMIF / SUMIFS
- Basic formulas and data analysis
- English at a communicative level, with the ability to communicate across departments and with suppliers
- Czech or Slovak language fluency is essential due to daily communication with local teams and warehouse operations
- German language skills are an advantage
- High school education is sufficient; university degree is not required
We Offer
- Attractive salary
- Flexible working hours
- 5 weeks of vacation
- Bonuses for life and work anniversaries
- Commuting allowance
- Meal allowance
- Contribution of employer for pension insurance
- Free-time vouchers - Sodexo/Pluxee Flexipasses
- Discounted T-Mobile tariffs for you and family members
- Multisport card and Makro card
- Free tickets (Eishockey, football, theather)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.