Automotive Tier-1 Supply Planner — QAD/EDI 830

Are you the planner who keeps production moving?

Do you thrive on translating EDI 830 signals into precise supplier schedules, tuning MRP, and protecting inventory health in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment? If yes, read on.

Your mandate

• Plan & Procure: Release and manage purchase orders so materials align with manufacturing schedules and customer demand.
• Data & MRP Integrity: Own QAD master data (Item Master, Supplier Schedules, EDI 830, CUMs). Hunt down EDI, BOM, or part setup issues undermining MRP accuracy—and fix them.
• Supplier Performance: Track delivery adherence and expedited freight; escalate chronic risks to SCM Commodity Managers.
• Inventory Stewardship: Run cycle counts, support monthly Physical Inventory, implement FIFO, adjust levels for demand shifts, protect safety stock, and reduce EOP obsolescence.
• Forecasting: Provide short- and long-range forecasts to suppliers; model long-lead raw glass and vinyl requirements and manage campaign-driven usage.
• Compliance & Handling: Safeguard hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials and monitor shelf life.
• Logistics & Finance: Schedule returnable packaging shipments; clear invoice/receipt discrepancies with Finance and suppliers.
• Launch Readiness: Coordinate prototype orders for new parts to support SOP.

Communication that counts

Lead and contribute to high-pressure expedite escalation calls with suppliers, maintaining professional, concise, and solutions-oriented verbal and written communication.

Must-haves

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or equivalent field.
• Experience:
  • 4–8 years across Purchasing, Materials Planning, or SCM within a Tier 1 Automotive manufacturing setting.
  • Manufacturing ERP proficiency; QAD strongly preferred.
• Team & Time:
  • Proven collaborator who elevates team outcomes.
  • Willingness to work beyond 40 hours when needed, including some weekends and holidays.
  • Reliable, regular attendance.

Core strengths

• Expertise with QAD Item Master data, Supplier Schedules, EDI 830, and CUM alignment.
• Advanced/Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical problem solver with hands-on approach and strong forecasting acumen.
• Adaptable mindset; able to resolve practical problems in dynamic conditions.
• Clear, professional communication—written and verbal.
• Alignment with Carlex Values: Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics.

You'll excel if you're proficient in

• Shipping/Receiving and order tracking
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Coordinating orders and supplier schedules
• FIFO inventory methods
• Invoicing and problem solving
• QAD ERP System navigation
• Scheduling and execution