Material Planner at RFC LLC - dba Roll Forming Corporation

Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material planning, Procurement, Supply chain management, Automotive production schedules, MES scheduling solutions, Just-in-time (JIT), Sequencing methodologies, Inventory management, Demand planning, Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Communication, Kanban, Data analysis

Industry

Fabricated Metal Products

Description

We are seeking material planners who will play a critical role in managing the flow of materials and ensuring that production schedules are met efficiently. This person will collaborate closely with various departments to optimize inventory levels, improve demand planning, and support overall production goals. The ideal candidate for this role possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of supply chain management processes and has experience working with automotive production schedules, MES Scheduling Solutions, just-in-time (JIT), and sequencing methodologies. Interested in launching a new product within our established company? Apply Now! What You’ll Be Doing: Manages the flow of materials and ensures that production schedules are met efficiently. Utilizes strong analytical skills and deep understanding of supply chain management processes. Collaborates closely with various departments to optimize inventory levels, improves demand planning, and supports overall production goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned. * Develop and maintain material plans based on sequence automotive schedules (866), ensuring materials are available in the right quantities and at the right time. * Monitor and manage inventory levels to align with sequence-driven production requirements, avoiding shortages or overstock situations. * Collaborate closely with production teams to adjust material plans in real-time based on sequence schedules and production changes. * Release materials and components from supplier according to sequence schedules, ensuring suppliers can meet just-in-time delivery requirements. * Work closely with production, engineering, and logistics teams to ensure material availability aligns with sequence production schedules and just-in-time needs. * Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams, facilitating communication to resolve any issues related to sequence scheduling and material flow. * Ensure all materials and processes comply with automotive industry standards and customer-specific requirements (e.g., JIT, Kanban, or sequencing requirements). * Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, deliveries, and material inventory, tracking compliance with sequence schedules. * Provide regular reports on material procurement and inventory status in relation to sequence production schedules for senior management. Schedule: This position will primarily work eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs and will primarily be day-time hours. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE * Experience in material planning and procurement within the automotive industry including hands-on experience managing sequence automotive schedules (866) * Demonstrated expertise in managing material flows in alignment with sequence-based or just-in-time production schedules. * Proven experience working with automotive production schedules, MES Scheduling Solutions, just-in-time (JIT) and sequencing methodologies. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES THAT ENABLE YOU TO SUCCEED * Understanding of the supply chain management process and an ability to develop a strong understanding of production processes and capabilities, how data is captured and used internally to make decisions. * Ability to collaborate with coworkers, customers and suppliers. Build rapport and develop alliances; adjusts communication style to meet the needs at various levels within organization. * Strong analytical skills * Strong attention to detail. Reliable and diligent with the ability to work efficiently w while maintaining high standards of accuracy. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of relevant experience and training will be considered. * Certifications such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR/EAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person” . Under the export control regulations, a “U.S. person” (22 C.F.R. § 120.15; 15 C.F.R. § 772.1) is someone who is: 1) a U.S. citizen (whether born or naturalized); 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (e.g., “green card” holders); or 3) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. (e.g., political refugees, political asylum holders, etc.) Who We Are voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana. What We Offer You * Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account * 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match * Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus. * Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities * Leadership training opportunities * TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time * Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause. Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at RFC.HR@voestalpine.com if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.

Responsibilities

The material planner manages material flow and ensures production schedules are met by optimizing inventory levels and demand planning. They act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve scheduling issues and maintain compliance with automotive industry standards.