The Role
The Material Planner within the Supply Chain / Operations team is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of direct materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role contributes to operational efficiency by managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials flow aligns with production needs.
What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)
Material Planning & Execution
- Plan direct materials by creating and managing purchase orders with suppliers.
- Ensure availability of raw materials and components aligned with production requirements.
- Monitor and manage material supply from PO release to point of use.
Inventory Management
- Control and optimize inventory levels based on defined targets (e.g., safety stock, min/max levels).
- Analyze and maintain Days on Hand (DOH) to balance availability and cost efficiency.
- Ensure accurate inventory records within ERP systems.
Supplier Coordination
- Track and follow up on supplier purchase orders to ensure on-time and in-full delivery.
- Collaborate with external suppliers to resolve delays and supply issues.
Process Improvement & Systems Accuracy
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within material planning processes.
- Maintain clean and accurate ERP/system data to support decision-making.
- Contribute to tactical planning initiatives to optimize material flow and inventory.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure alignment.
- Support interdepartmental initiatives that benefit plant performance and business outcomes.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent material availability with no production disruptions.
- Inventory levels aligned with targets (optimized DOH, minimal excess/shortage).
- High supplier performance in terms of delivery time and volume accuracy.
- Accurate and reliable data within ERP systems.
- Continuous improvement initiatives implemented to enhance efficiency and cost control.
- Strong collaboration and service mindset with internal and external stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management and MRP systems.
- Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.
- Attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
- Customer service mindset (internal and external).
What You Bring (Qualifications)
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in material planning, supply chain, or production control.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices (safety stock, min/max, MRP).
- Experience using ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- English proficiency (~85% or intermediate–advanced).
Preferred:
- Experience in manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with production planning and supply chain optimization.
- Experience driving process improvements or CI initiatives.
Work Model & Travel
- Location: Manufacturing plant (on-site role).
- Work model: Primarily onsite due to operational requirements.
- Travel: Limited, depending on supplier or project needs.
Our Commitment to You
- Opportunities for growth within Supply Chain and Operations.
- Exposure to manufacturing and global supply chain processes.
- Continuous learning and development environment.
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Recognition of contributions that drive operational excellence.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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