{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5e295ac9f7a7f2ed6cbb0e8c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e295ac9f7a7f2ed6cbb0e8c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5e295ac9f7a7f2ed6cbb0e8c","title":"Material Planner","description":"Group Presentation\n\nthyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.\n\nCompany Presentation\n\nthyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.\n\nFor decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.\n\nYour Responsibilities\n\nSummary:\n\nThe Material Planner I is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory of materials, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and optimizing inventory practices to support efficient production processes while fostering supplier relationships and quality assurance.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nMaintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.\nOrders all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, supplies and other items as needed by the plant directly.\nMaintains adequate inventories of materials and supplies by developing and using a broad and deep working understanding of Plant operational requirements and supplier lead times.\nPerforms activities that determine quantities of and delivery schedules for raw materials, parts and assemblies required to meet scheduled production, using SAP to create P.O.’s, schedules, balance inventories, and ensures inventory is not excessive.\nInvestigates and documents causes of significant discrepancies with suppliers in order to prevent reoccurrence.\nFollows up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery dates. Monitors and resolves red lights (stock out risks) and unplanned production on a daily basis. Work with Scheduling to determine options including potential expedited shipments.\nMonitors supplier schedules to determine opportunities to push out demand requirements, i.e. pull in or push out on at least a weekly basis.\nManages supplier relationships to ensure that supplier expectations are clearly understood and performance against those expectations are being measured and monitored on a regular basis.\nResponsible for entering Logistics Quality Notifications (LQNs) for non-comforming suppliers.\nMonitors receiving exception log in order to resolve discrepancies in the receiving process.\nSeeks out and implements inventory best practices as appropriate.\nMonitor courier portals in order to track expedites/hot inbound shipments.\nRequired to learn third-party portal for web EDI, as well as understand traditional EDI connection. Onboard new supply base.\nWork cross-collaboratively with Procurement, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Scheduling, etc.\nParticipates and audits physical inventory.\nPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\n\nYour Profile\n\nQualifications & Experience:\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of inventory control, central warehousing, and distribution operations.\nKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.\nProven experience identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.\nDemonstrated ability to estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.\nProven experience monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.\nExperience working with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) with strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nDemonstrated ability to identity and respond to complex vendor problems, issues and situations that require the use of knowledge of existing processes/procedures/precedents, sounds judgment, creativity, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility.\nIndependent & organized work style with the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work responsibilities, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, and meet deadlines.\nStrong analytical capabilities and initiative to take action as appropriate and necessary.\nExhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.\nStrong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.\nProven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.\nMust be able to work as needed outside of typical business hours.\n\nEducation:\n\nHigh school diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred\n\nThe [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nContact Details\n\nWe only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!\n\nNotices:\n\nJob Applicant Notice of Collection - tk Bilstein\n\nthyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers\n\nKnow your rights poster” - Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal\n\nYour Benefits With Us\n\nBilstein has great benefits to offer!\n\nA state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.\nMultiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.\n401K matching program.\nPaid time off + 13 paid holidays.\nPaid volunteer hours.\nTuition reimbursement program.\nGym reimbursement.\nCompany-paid short-term disability and life insurance.\nInternal growth opportunities.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\nDiscounted BILSTEIN products.\n\nWe Value Diversity\n\nthyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.\n\nApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.\n\nJob Reference: US_RS_08442","company":"Thyssenkrup","rawCompany":"thyssenkrup","city":"Hamilton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T16:06:58.545Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"}],"industries":[{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336330","title":"Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-steering-and-suspension-components-except-spring-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Planner","description":"Group Presentation\n\nthyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.\n\nCompany Presentation\n\nthyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.\n\nFor decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.\n\nYour Responsibilities\n\nSummary:\n\nThe Material Planner I is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory of materials, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and optimizing inventory practices to support efficient production processes while fostering supplier relationships and quality assurance.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nMaintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.\nOrders all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, supplies and other items as needed by the plant directly.\nMaintains adequate inventories of materials and supplies by developing and using a broad and deep working understanding of Plant operational requirements and supplier lead times.\nPerforms activities that determine quantities of and delivery schedules for raw materials, parts and assemblies required to meet scheduled production, using SAP to create P.O.’s, schedules, balance inventories, and ensures inventory is not excessive.\nInvestigates and documents causes of significant discrepancies with suppliers in order to prevent reoccurrence.\nFollows up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery dates. Monitors and resolves red lights (stock out risks) and unplanned production on a daily basis. Work with Scheduling to determine options including potential expedited shipments.\nMonitors supplier schedules to determine opportunities to push out demand requirements, i.e. pull in or push out on at least a weekly basis.\nManages supplier relationships to ensure that supplier expectations are clearly understood and performance against those expectations are being measured and monitored on a regular basis.\nResponsible for entering Logistics Quality Notifications (LQNs) for non-comforming suppliers.\nMonitors receiving exception log in order to resolve discrepancies in the receiving process.\nSeeks out and implements inventory best practices as appropriate.\nMonitor courier portals in order to track expedites/hot inbound shipments.\nRequired to learn third-party portal for web EDI, as well as understand traditional EDI connection. Onboard new supply base.\nWork cross-collaboratively with Procurement, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Scheduling, etc.\nParticipates and audits physical inventory.\nPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\n\nYour Profile\n\nQualifications & Experience:\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of inventory control, central warehousing, and distribution operations.\nKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.\nProven experience identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.\nDemonstrated ability to estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.\nProven experience monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.\nExperience working with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) with strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)\nDemonstrated ability to identity and respond to complex vendor problems, issues and situations that require the use of knowledge of existing processes/procedures/precedents, sounds judgment, creativity, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility.\nIndependent & organized work style with the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work responsibilities, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, and meet deadlines.\nStrong analytical capabilities and initiative to take action as appropriate and necessary.\nExhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.\nStrong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.\nProven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.\nMust be able to work as needed outside of typical business hours.\n\nEducation:\n\nHigh school diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred\n\nThe [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nContact Details\n\nWe only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!\n\nNotices:\n\nJob Applicant Notice of Collection - tk Bilstein\n\nthyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers\n\nKnow your rights poster” - Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal\n\nYour Benefits With Us\n\nBilstein has great benefits to offer!\n\nA state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.\nMultiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.\n401K matching program.\nPaid time off + 13 paid holidays.\nPaid volunteer hours.\nTuition reimbursement program.\nGym reimbursement.\nCompany-paid short-term disability and life insurance.\nInternal growth opportunities.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\nDiscounted BILSTEIN products.\n\nWe Value Diversity\n\nthyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.\n\nApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. 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