Material and Production Planner - Salem, United States - STS Group

Description

Are you looking to join a pioneering team working in the evolving world of heavy trucks in the US?

If so, then the Material and Production planning position with STS North America at the brand new facility in Virginia is the role for you

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry recently acquired the STS Group.

The STS Group is a stock listed, globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France.

Together, APG and STS are pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA.

We are seeking an experienced Material and Production planning person to support the manufacturing operation in the opening of the first brand new STS facility in Salem, Virginia.

ROLE DEFINITION:

To participate in the efficient and effective running of the logistics function including managing Material Release Planning (MRP), managing material and logistics suppliers and updating of the current ERP system in use.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/


KEY TASKS:
Production Scheduling as required
Ensure MRP runs in line with the defined cycle
Check MRP action and error messages prior to schedule update
Work with suppliers and internal customer(s) to execute an optimal logistics plan
Work with manager on scheduling, performing, and finalizing all physical inventories.
Provide support in any number of areas of logistics including:Inbound freight planning
Contract management
Parts and material procurement
Inventory control
Outbound transportation

Participate in stock take activities (I.e. Cycle Counting, API, etc.)
Additional duties as required