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Tao Motor Inc | Carrollton Texas United states
Expires: February 14, 2024
Position: Material Planning Engineer – Golf Cart Assembly
Job Overview: As the Materials Planning Engineer at our Golf Cart Assembly Plant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components required for the production of our world-class golf carts. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, and inventory management processes to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain product quality. Reports to Workshop Manager - Golf Cart Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Expires: February 14, 2024
Position: Material Planning Engineer – Golf Cart Assembly
Job Overview: As the Materials Planning Engineer at our Golf Cart Assembly Plant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components required for the production of our world-class golf carts. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, and inventory management processes to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and maintain product quality. Reports to Workshop Manager - Golf Cart Assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Materials Planning:
- Develop and execute materials planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer demands.
- Collaborate with production managers to understand production requirements and ensure timely material availability.
- Inventory Management:
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring minimal excess or shortage of materials.
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and improve overall efficiency.
- Supplier Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms and agreements to secure the best pricing and quality.
- Evaluate supplier performance and take corrective actions as necessary.
- Procurement:
- Create and manage purchase orders to acquire materials and components in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Evaluate alternative suppliers and sourcing options to optimize costs and lead times.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of materials planners and coordinators, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success.
- Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance materials planning and procurement processes.
- Monitor key performance indicators and take actions to improve departmental performance.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensure that materials and components meet quality standards and specifications.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to resolve any quality-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Five (5) years of experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management, with a proven track record of success in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in materials planning software and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Chinese preferred.
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