Material Planner

GKN Automotive • Alamance, NC • 3w ago

Supply Chain Planner

About Us

GKN Automotive is a global leader in driveline technologies, pioneering cutting-edge solutions for the automotive industry. With decades of engineering expertise and a strong commitment to sustainability, we operate worldwide to deliver high-performance systems for electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles.

Position Summary

As a Supply Chain Planner at GKN Automotive, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating production and supply activities. The position is responsible for developing and executing planning strategies that guarantee material flow, inventory reliability, and on-time delivery. You will partner with cross-functional teams-including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics-to align demand forecasts with operational capacity in a dynamic and high-impact setting. This role provides a strategic platform for optimizing planning performance in support of our manufacturing goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for planning and inventory control

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for effective decision-making

Skilled communicator and collaborator across cross-functional teams

Knowledge of lean logistics and supply chain processes within the automotive industry

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum of 2 years' experience in production scheduling, supply chain planning, or inventory control

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools

Intermediate to advanced English proficiency for global coordination

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing both day-to-day and strategic planning cycles to ensure production continuity and inventory accuracy. Tasks include configuring and maintaining planning parameters in ERP systems, tracking supply chain KPIs such as delivery reliability and inventory turnover, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply issues. The role also contributes to continuous improvement efforts, helping to streamline logistics workflows and support organizational excellence across GKN Automotive's Mexican operations.

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.

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