Assistant Planner, Supply Chain

Assistant Planner, Supply Chain | The Shyft Group (SV) | Charlotte, MI


Regular Employee | Salary Non-Exempt

Who we are


At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Supply Chain Planner for our Specialty Vehicles division based at our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Charlotte, MI, you will enjoy preparing, reviewing, and tracking purchase orders through the procurement process. This will involve expediting past due parts to keep shortages to a minimum, as well as monitoring requirement dates to prevent past due situations.

Additionally, as you progress in this role, you will be given opportunities to build cross-functional expertise and business acumen, opening doors for future career growth at The Shyft Group.

You will also:

• Prepare, complete, and deliver reports for purchase orders and procurement
• Input purchase order confirmations and date changes in the system
• Track inventory levels and days within the PO system
• Develop an understanding of The Shyft Group's quality processes
• Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel purchase orders in a timely manner
• Monitor and update supplier lead-times and notify suppliers of changes
• Confirm that suppliers receive purchase orders and understand expectations
• Obtain realistic delivery dates on shortages and follow-up with stakeholders
• Proactively confirm delivery schedules against orders and respond accordingly
• Monitor shortage reports, collect firm tracking, and expected delivery timing
• Validate and perform root cause for missed deliveries and excess inventory
• Monitor inventory levels and KPIs and process updates in the system
• Assist with generating inventory status reports and supporting special projects
• Resolve material replacement requests in partnership with the Quality team

Learn more about The Shyft Group and our Specialty Vehicles division by exploring the Learn More section below.

What you need to be successful

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two or more (2+) years of material planning experience preferred
• An understanding of the production process
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related discipline (Preferred)
• History of following pre-established process and safety procedures
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  Commitment to excellence, manufacturing quality, and high standards
  Reputation for effectively handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Capable of maintaining a flexible and extended work schedule
• An innate drive to improve yourself, your area, and the company
• Willingness to pursue additional training, upskilling, and career development opportunities

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/406?c=theshyftgroup

The Shyft Group

Employee Testimonials

Our Story

Sustainability Report

YouTube

LinkedIn

Join Our Talent Community

Shyft Specialty Vehicles Brands

Royal Truck Body

DuraMag

Magnum

Spartan RV Chassis

Builtmore

Red Diamond

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Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:


Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan

Financial Security:


401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:


Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA


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 [email protected].


The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer


Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.