Material Planning Analyst - Union, SC

Location:
US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp

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Date: Jul 17, 2026
Long Description

JOB SUMMARY

Analyst will assist the Materials Planning Department, by generating real time reporting for EDI, MRP and KPIs to the group. Will also assist in duties such as Supplier Reconciliations, Aged Inventory Analysis, Freight Analysis, Container Management along with other duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Generate EDI reports from SAP, with customer demand and distribute analysis reports.
Participate in MRP / SAP Cleanup activities.
Track and report out department KPI’s
Review Aged Inventory at Sub-Suppliers, pushing disposition and generate aged inventory reports
Monitors and reports receipts, production, scrap, and other inventory-related data on the computer to accurately maintain inventory levels of production material;
Performs Supplier Reconciliations in SAP
Tracks and controls container management for Sub-Suppliers
Analyzes cycle count adjustments to ensure accurate inventory accountability and make recommendations to the Materials Manager;
Handles Freight needs for department (UberFreight) – maintaining dedicated lanes and analyzing premium freight.
Works with Finance to close out open invoices that may have discrepancies.
Creates and Maintains Service Demand Analysis

Support team functions by:
Kaizen submittal and implementation
Cross-training with others
Backfills other materials positions as needed
Problem solving
Supports materials metrics and meets materials needs
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree
Or 3-5 years manufacturing/planning experience
SAP experience
Excellent Excel and Reporting experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Follow standardized work instructions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent computer efficiency
Positively motivating communication/people skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Manual dexterity
Good vision and hearing
Work a flexible schedule
Critical Thinking
Handle the stress of a fast-paced environment
Complex problem solving

Gestamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

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About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!