Sr. Materials Planner - Electronics

About the role

We are Rebo, providing interior and exterior automotive and electronics lighting solutions. Our team aims to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession, offering benefits that support your life and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material requirements.
• Generate and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Align material availability with production and customer delivery dates.
• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) based on MRP and demand.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships.
• Expedite or defer orders as needed to align with changing production needs.
• Track inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Cook up coordination with warehouse/logistics teams for material receipt and storage.
• Implement inventory reduction or cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with production planners to ensure continuous material flow.
• Troubleshoot material shortages or delays.
• Support engineering changes or new product introductions (NPI) with material readiness.
• Maintain accurate data in PLEX ERP/MRP systems.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and material costs.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, and inventory turns.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in materials planning.
• Electronics purchasing experience preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience Required / Automotive Experience Preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree focused in Business or Logistics is preferred.
• Previous experience with electronics purchasing is desired.
• Prior experience with PLEX ERP system is a plus.
• Either of the following certifications is preferred: APICS or CPM.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• You are accountable, and demonstrate integrity by delivering what is promised.
• You are stoked by challenges, pushing to create something new – never settling simply for “the way it’s always been done”.
• You find new and effective ways to streamline processes for max efficiency.
• You are a self-driven team player with a can-do attitude ready to step up and help others without being asked.
• You’re organized, highly efficient and know how to develop specific goals and prioritize with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with PLEX ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Inclusive environment encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas
• Competitive Pay and Benefits package
• Flexible work schedules and generous paid holidays/vacations
• Matching 401k
• Employee discounts

Pay

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Schedule

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