Material Planner - ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

About ThyssenKrupp

thyssenkrupp AG (TK) is a leading global diversified technology and materials group based in Essen, Germany. It has 160,000 employees in nearly 80 countries working with passion and expertise to develop technologies, products and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and commitment are the basis for our success. In fiscal year 2013/2014, the Group generated sales of €41 billion (approximately $51.7 billion).

Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.

In North America, thyssenkrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, thyssenkrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

In 2011, thyssenkrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, thyssenkrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all thyssenkrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.

Business Area

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.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to properly plan the supply chain processes in order to support both external and internal customers. The material planner will be responsible for the supply chain starting with the ordering of raw material from the supplier and ending with the assembly process on the production lines. Additional special supply chain projects may be assigned according to workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day communication to the logistics contacts at the supplier.
  


• Responsible to ensure suppliers are shipping according to material requirements.
  


• Monitor supplier performance and request countermeasures to delivery issues.
  


• Assign and maintain transportation routes for designated suppliers.
  


• Responsible for cycle counting material and adjusting the (SAP) system to reflect actual status.
  


• Responsible for ramp up and ramp down process for inbound materials.
  


• Support in other logistics areas as assigned by Manager.
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

MRP experience/Supply Chain experience (including): expediting material, coordinating supplier capacities, monitoring supply base action/recovery plans, ability to work with international suppliers, cycle count and Automotive experience preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years job experience or 5 years job experience in supply chain management preferred. Excellent communication skills and computer competency. Repetitive manufacturing background within an automated environment is a plus

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be experienced with MRP systems (SAP preferred); use of Microsoft Office products and internet usage is required.

Legal Text

ThyssenKrupp Presta North America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Additional information

To learn more about thyssenkrupp in North America, please visit our website:

https://www.thyssenkrupp-north-america.com