Analyze customer demand and material requirements to order materials from suppliers manage inventory and improve production processes.

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What we offer:
At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team you can expect exciting varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: • This position analyzes customer demand material requirements and orders material from suppliers and schedules material to be built on the production floor.• Works directly with Suppliers and other Magna plants on material requirements.• Review materials planning for the product groups assigned issue purchase orders to suppliers send forecasts and daily tracking of inbound material ensuring on time arrival.• Establish relationships with suppliers hold supplier meetings effective communication reviewing open purchase orders and delivery schedules.• Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize conflicting tasks.• Participate in daily production meetings to communicate current inventory levels schedule compliance and other operating parameters.• Analyze production data to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvement.• Identify and escalate production issues that may impact production output or quality.• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and reduce costs.• Prepare management summary reports and trend charts detailing department key efficiency operating indicators.• Analyze data to determine statistics trends measurable etc. and act as required.• Facilitate positive working relationships between all support staff garnering a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Three to Five years planning and production scheduling and planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Highly Proficient in Excel to include Macros and Reporting
• Demonstrated organizational communication problem solving and people skills.
• The ability to coordinate other shift activities in addition to functional responsibility for his/her own shift operations.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine FSA HSA and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Awareness Unity Empowerment:
At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors