Material Planner / Buyer - (PC Specialist)

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Material Planner/Buyer - Production Control (PC) Specialist. The PC Specialist will coordinate purchasing, delivery, and distribution of supplies according to production schedules, customer demand forecasts, and current inventory. This role supports the overall success of the production scheduling, purchasing, planning and production processes.

Essential Job Functions

Perform physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels

Determine materials need based on production schedules, customer forecasts, and current inventory

Order supplies, such as welding components for production use

Collaborate with suppliers to verify lead times, routes and deliveries of materials

Track current orders to ensure timely delivery

Receive and verify incoming shipments

Input delivery paperwork, such as invoices, into electronic database

Oversee production plans to ensure products are completed according to schedules

Investigate delays and potential delays to prevent downtime

Follow stand work instructions

Perform additional duties as requested or assigned

Other Job Functions

Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures

Comply with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards

Perform 5-S activities

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