Senior Material Planner

About the Team: As a member of the Chassis Module Division that supplies to one of the most well know automotive companies in the world, you will join a team that is committed to excellence, the highest quality standards, and puts our customer first.  You will work closely with automotive part manufacturers all around the world to ensure timely delivery of quality parts to our door.  You will work with different departments to ensure any newly sourced material or change is coordinated and executed on-time and with the highest quality.  Within ZF you will have the opportunity to work with peers and colleagues with 10-25 years of automotive expertise.  You will learn from the best, to be the best.  This fast paced, cross-functional, continuous improvement environment will develop you to your highest potential.

What you can look forward to as a Material Planner: 

• Plan and order material via SAP or other tools as needed.
• First line of contact with supply base to assure on time delivery.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with vendors and supporting job functions.  
• Follow up with suppliers on lead-time of delivery and freight to assure production flow.
• Perform cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and manage dunnage related topics.
• Track and assure delivery of inbound freight and ASN delivery dates are correct.
• Manage inventory levels via MRP settings to meet ITR targets.

Your Profile as a Material Planner:

• Associate degree or similar education or equivalent professional experience required. 
• 1 years of related experience.
• SAP experience.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Software, ERP systems).
• Fluent Spanish speaking skills are highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Tuscaloosa:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.