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Material Planner

thyssenkrupp
Terre Haute, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2028
Your responsibilities

Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively plan supply chain processes to support both external and internal customers. The Material Planner will oversee the supply chain from ordering raw materials from suppliers to the assembly process on the production lines. Additional special supply chain projects may be assigned based on workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Communicate daily with logistics contacts at the supplier.
  • Ensure suppliers are shipping materials in accordance with requirements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and request corrective actions for delivery issues.
  • Assign and maintain transportation routes for designated suppliers.
  • Manage ramp-up and ramp-down processes for inbound materials.
  • Support other logistics areas as assigned by the Manager.


Education and/or Experience:

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of job experience, or five years of experience in supply chain management, is preferred. Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency are required. Experience in repetitive manufacturing within an automated environment is a plus.

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have experience with MRP systems (SAP preferred).

Proficiency of Microsoft Office products and internet usage is required.

Your profile

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
  • Company paid
    • Basic vision insurance
    • Short-term disability
    • Basic Life Insurance
  • Generous 401k matching program
  • Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

Company

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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