Material Planner

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company in the Birmingham, AL area, is seeking a Materials Planner to join their team! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to grow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting production, inventory, and supply chain operations.

· Pay: Up to $75,000 annually (based on experience)
· Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time

· Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules · Convert customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans · Coordinate production priorities to achieve on-time delivery targets · Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints, material availability, and customer requirements · Monitor customer demand, inventory levels, and production performance · Track raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory · Identify and resolve material shortages or excess inventory concerns · Coordinate material movement between warehouses, staging areas, and production operations · Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics, and customer service teams · Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data related to planning and inventory · Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives including FIFO and Kanban systems

· Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations · Experience supporting multi-process manufacturing environments such as stamping, assembly, fabrication, or similar operations · Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow processes · Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills · Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities · Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills · Automotive manufacturing experience preferred · Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred

· Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance available · 401(k) available after reaching hours worked requirement · Direct Deposit Programs · Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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