Material Planning Analyst - Union, SC
Location:
US Gestamp South Carolina, US, US Gestamp
Date:
Feb 2, 2026
Long Description
With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The 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, and 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.Collaborates with Finance to resolve discrepancies in open invoices.
- 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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Or 3-5 years of manufacturing/planning experience
- SAP experience
- Excellent Excel and Reporting experience