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Highland Park, MI, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage customer releases, production schedules, planning parameters, and ERP data to support automotive manufacturing demand. Maintain production BOMs, analyze demand and capacity trends, reconcile inventory, investigate discrepancies, and support root-cause resolution. Coordinate customer delivery performance, shipments, ASNs, documentation, packaging data, PFEP updates, obsolescence reviews, and claims. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, customers, and internal departments while meeting supply chain and operational performance objectives.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.


Your Responsibilities
  • Manage customer releases, scheduling parameters, and production planning activities within the ERP system to support customer demand and operational requirements.
  • Create, maintain, and validate production Bills of Materials (BOMs), coordinating reviews with Engineering to ensure data accuracy and support engineering change implementation.
  • Monitor customer schedules, demand fluctuations, and capacity constraints by analyzing volume trends and preparing forecasting tools to proactively identify potential risks.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through finished goods reconciliation, daily scrap reporting, discrepancy investigation, and root cause problem solving.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for delivery performance, shipment issues, advanced shipping notifications (ASN), shipping documentation, and replacement shipping activities.
  • Complete and maintain customer and operational documentation, including MMOG, Packaging Data, No Surprise requirements, PFEP updates, model year-end obsolescence reviews, and claim submissions.
  • Support departmental performance objectives by achieving key operational indicators (KOIs) and ensuring compliance with company policies, objectives, and employee charter principles.
  • Perform additional supply chain, production control, and administrative duties as assigned to support business and customer needs.

Who Are We Looking For:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education/Certification/Licensure:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

 

Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of materials scheduling experience in a just-in-time facility.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Good mathematical skills
  • Proficient with MRP systems
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum three years of materials scheduling experience in a just-in-time facility
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented communication and ability to interact with people at all levels and departments
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Good mathematical skills
  • Proficiency with MRP systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and manufacturing or business information software

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often viewed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and related protections. Feedback suggests the quality of the core health plans is a standout element of the package.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing components are frequently highlighted as strengths. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are a reliable pillar of total rewards across many locations.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance or attendance bonuses are commonly referenced as part of overall pay. Feedback suggests these incentives materially contribute to perceived compensation value.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.

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