Materials Planner Job at GKN Automotive, Bowling Green, OH

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  • GKN Automotive
  • Bowling Green, OH

Job Description

Role purpose

The primary function of this role is to ensure timely delivery of raw material for manufacturing, while protecting the business interest.

As a Materials Planne r, , you will play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of raw materials required for manufacturing operations. This position is critical to maintaining production continuity, optimizing supply chain performance, and protecting the business from material shortages.

You will collaborate closely with suppliers, internal teams, and cross‑functional partners to manage material flow, assess risks, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Supplier Management

  • Execute supply chain planning activities within established frameworks and systems.
  • Monitor supplier performance, investigate delivery concerns, and recommend timely actions to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

Operations & Inventory Control

  • Perform daily operational tasks following standard processes and adjust parameters to meet performance targets.
  • Conduct inventory‑control activities to support accuracy and material flow.

Data Collection & Reporting

  • Gather data from standard sources and prepare accurate reports to support decision‑making and performance tracking.

Customer/Internal Collaboration

  • Support internal stakeholders by managing routine requests and helping coordinate supply chain activities as needed.

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute ideas to optimize processes in your area of work.
  • Support reviews of existing operations to identify improvement opportunities.

Personal Capability Development

  • Participate in training, coaching, and development activities.
  • Stay updated on relevant technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

Skills & Competencies

Values & Behaviors

  • Ingenious: Continuous improvement mindset; resourceful in optimizing processes and resources.
  • Collaborative: Builds strong partnerships and works effectively across teams.
  • Principled: Communicates clearly and professionally across multiple audiences.
  • Driven: Action‑oriented, customer‑focused, and strong in prioritization.

Technical Skills

  • Action planning
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Assessment and problem‑solving
  • Traffic and vehicle planning (with guidance)

Requirements

  • Four year Bachelors degree or CPIM Certification and/or other inventory management training preferred
  • 7–12 months of experience working in operations, inventory, supply chain, or related processes.
  • Experience working with standard procedures and systems.
  • Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills (data analysis and reporting exposure preferred).
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Team‑oriented, adaptable, and able to manage priorities effectively.

Job Tags

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