Production Planner

The Material Planner’s responsibilities include determining material specifications, creating and maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations.

The Material Planner will interact with SAP and monitor transactions throughout the day to determine needed components for finished goods product. The Material Planner will communicate directly with our suppliers to ensure accurate and timely orders in a “just-in-time” production environment.

Job duties include evaluating container fleet size, part specification, and availability, ordering new and current products, and keeping accurate records in SAP and printed documents. 

A successful Material Planner will be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery in a fast pace, JIT environment. 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Determining the required materials and generating scheduling agreements, manifests, or purchasing orders for our suppliers.  

• Ensuring materials meet specifications, customer quality standards, and are cost efficient 

• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary (JIT) for production 

• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, KPI, timelines, supplier payments, etc. 

• Tracking production volume monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends 

• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products 

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors 

• Managing inventory issues, engineering changes, schedules changes, and cancellations 

• Leading problem-solving sessions to determine root cause and counter measures 

• Preparing cost estimates and supplier performance reports  

• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally) 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: 

• College degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, production inventory management, or a related field preferred.  

• 3+ years professional experience in material planning, purchasing, or a related position 

• Strong organization and time management skills 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems (SAP, ERP, WMS) 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management 

• Automotive manufacturing and project management experience 

DNUS is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DNUS will not discriminate based on any protected class in it’s hiring/onboarding/employment practices. Reasonable accommodations can be requested and will be considered as it relates to the essential functions of this job.

About DNUS, Inc.:

Daikyo Corporation was established in 1953 in Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken Japan. As a manufacturer of plastic products for automotive, machinery, electric appliance, vessels, and general household purposes. Today, DaikyoNishikawa (DNUS) Inc. established its first venture in the United States in 2019, primarily serving Mazda and Toyota automotive industry. DNUS, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company. It is the policy of DNUS, Inc. to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Last updated on Dec 10, 2024