Material Planner

Job overview

The Material Planner role is onsite in Detroit, MI; compensation is not specified. The position works across manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and production to support production schedules and targeted inventory levels. The planner coordinates material releases and deliveries, monitors inventory and customer schedules, and resolves supply issues. The role helps maintain supplier accuracy, meet production requirements, control freight costs, and limit obsolete inventory while supporting safety and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Update customer releases
• set up scheduling parameters and bills of materials in the ERP system
• analyze customer schedules and MRP
• issue supplier releases
• coordinate material expedites and engineering changes
• monitor inventory discrepancies
• prepare shipping documentation and customer reports
• coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

material planner

materials planning

supply chain

inventory management

mrp

erp

supplier coordination

detroit mi

lm manufacturing

manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of materials scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing facility; high school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree in business or supply chain are listed.

About the employer

LM Manufacturing is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.