Inventory and Planning Supervisor Position Available In Wilson, Tennessee

Inventory and Planning Supervisor
Wilson, United States | Logistics | Experienced | Unlimited | May 6, 2025
As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Inventory and Planning Supervisor assigns and supervises inventory to ensure accuracy, efficiency and seamless operations as well as ensuring open orders, backlogs and on time deliveires are handled efficiently. Collaberates with various departments to reduce cost and enhance performance. Main Tasks
Leads, guides and directs team to include hiring, training, monitoring performance, coaching, terminating in accordance with Company and HR Policies to contribute to the overall success and culture within the organization
Daily and continuous review of open orders to ensure prioritization and communication of the production and shipping backlog, on time delivery, and early fulfillment opportunities
Generates daily reports for production, shipping, and corporate needs, encompassing burn-down analysis, production occupancy, financial aspects, and to analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages
Plans and executes stocktaking according standards
Acts as a bridge between customer service and the facility, managing lead times, work orders, and necessary adjustments to meet delivery deadlines and streamline order completion
Aids in resolving production and shipping quality concerns by conducting investigations and providing assistance where needed to ensure issues are resolved quickly Provides back up and coverage as required for the production scheduler Assists Production Manager and MPL Manager to ensure production goals are met Responsible for and contacts customer or supplier consignment
Responsible for planning stocktaking at subcontractor, consignment stock and external warehouse
Handles and tracks scrapping activities for the plant
Supports ERP postings (correction movement types)
Ensures compliance with audits within the workplace
Follows and adheres to all safety rules and regulations Additional duties as assigned
Your Profile
Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and experience to provide an equivalent background 2+ years of relevant work experience, with special focus on inventory management, stocktaking, cycle counting and using scanners to track products preferred
2+ years supervisory experience preferred
Must possess strong organizational skills with a sense of urgency and attention to detail to prioritize and work well under time pressure
Excellent computer skills to include MS Office products with a strong understanding of Excel and basic formulas; ERP skills required, Sage X3 or SAP a plus Forklift certification or experience a plus
Must have 5 S skills (keep work area safe and clean) Must work safely and identify all safety issues using the

STOP, CALL, WAIT

system until repairs are made! Lean Manufacturing experience desired
Must have good analytical and problem-solving abilities
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of employees and customers/vendors
Must be able to work as part of a team to ensure all company standards are met
Must be able flexible with the ability to adapt to last minute changes Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
We offer
Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.