Materials Planner

Job description About the Role The Material Planner will oversee material planning and inventory management processes for our new Austin facility, serving as a key founding member of our supply chain operations. This role will establish and optimize material flow systems, manage supplier relationships, and lead the Material & Planning team to support our production operations from startup through full-scale manufacturing. Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility to the processes within Material & Planning.
• Daily/weekly EDI releasing and track with material supplier and transportation suppliers.
• Lead and coordinate work in the function according to department requirements and guidelines.
• Continuously improve and develop processes which related to forecast, Inventory management.
• Drive supplier delivery performance improvement together with purchase team.
• Utilize efficiently of the human resources in own area of responsibility.
• Responsible for performance review in Material & Planning Team.
• Other tasks assigned by Head of Supply Chain/Logistic Management Qualifications Required
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in material planning, preferably in automotive manufacturing
• Experience with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems and MRP/ERP software
• Proven track record managing supplier relationships and improving delivery performance
• Strong analytical skills with experience in inventory optimization and forecasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience in automotive tier 1 or tier 2 supplier environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin
• Experience with startup or greenfield operations
• Forklift Certification About the Company Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds.

Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility. We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Manufacturing:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

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