Materials Planner

Materials Planner | Strobes | Pompano, FL

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

What you'll do:

As the Materials Planner for Strobes-R-Us (an Aebi Schmidt Group brand) you will be responsible for the procurement of production parts, monitoring production schedules, the on-time delivery performance of suppliers, and controlling inventory levels, as well as effectively using established processes to ensure the optimal flow of parts from the supplier's facility through delivery and to assist in directing the activities of production parts flow and the inventory control functions

Location: This is a hybrid position that will require candidates to be onsite 3 days a week. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to one of our locations, such as: Pompano, FL, Novi, MI, Lebanon, TN, Bristol, IN

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned parts and their respective suppliers, including all problem resolutions
• Develop suppliers to ensure improved delivery performance and inventory control
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production to meet customer expectations while minimizing surplus exposure
• Analyze MRP daily and weekly to produce supplier releases
• Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel purchase orders to maintain inventory levels while supporting production material requirements
• Monitor and update supplier lead-times for system accuracy
• Verify suppliers receive weekly reports and understand expectations including part quantities and required delivery timing
• Proactively confirm delivery/schedules against purchase orders and act if necessary
• Monitors shortage reports and collect firm tracking and expected delivery timing
• Obtain realistic delivery dates on shortages, follow-up as appropriate
• Validate and perform root cause analysis for missed deliveries
• Assist with processing material requisitions from internal personnel for part(s), repair of part(s), equipment, or special engineering projects
• Proactively identify parts shortages and implement appropriate actions internally and externally to mitigate the risk of potentially disrupting production
• Work with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and the vendor(s) to determine and implement appropriate inventory levels, minimum order requirements, economic order quantities, delivery offsets, and supplier lead times
• Assist in supporting packaging projects and implementing returnable packaging programs
• Help monitor and manage freight/logistics costs
• Assist in all activities pertaining to inventory accuracy and inventory reduction including VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Kanban cards or Min/Max systems, where applicable
• Follow established procedures; initiate and implement improvements
• Other tasks as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Planning or Business or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years of material planning experience, manufacturing preferred
• Must have PLEX Software experience
• Proficient with MS Office
• Experience building and leading cross-functional teams preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to stay on task
• Adaptable to shifting priorities
• Creative team player with innovative thinking
• Intermediate computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn company products and components
• Sound judgment and timely decision-making
• Ability to prioritize and excel in high-pressure situations
• Effective communicator at all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

Why The Shyft Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference

Who we are:

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore, and Independent Truck Upfitters— are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

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