Supervisor Material Planning and Control
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The Supervisor Material Planning and Control role oversees materials planning activities at Kautex, a global Tier One automotive supplier. The supervisor guides materials planners and coordinates demand and production planning, inventory management, freight-cost analysis, standardized work, and engineering changes. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and automotive supply chain or comparable industry experience; SAP experience is preferred.
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Supervisor Material Planning and Control
Description
Kautex is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Kautex offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.textronjobs.com.
Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.
We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.
What awaits you:
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Supervise, train and advise materials planners.
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Organize continuous improvement activities.
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Long-term customer demand plan.
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Long-term production planning.
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Schedule the achievement of production planning.
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Inventory management: accuracy, safe and correct stock, risk management and analysis.
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Monitor special freight costs, root cause analysis, preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
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Monitor standardized work of planners (e.g., use of BCAQ, delivery performance).
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Communicate problems in planning, and supply of materials to the department involved.
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Coordination of engineering changes, releases, disposal, service parts.
Qualifications
What you'll need to succeed:
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or supply chain relevant discipline.
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Deep understanding of logistic processes and trends and coherences.
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Experience with SAP preferred.
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1 year of automotive supply chain/materials management experience, or 3 years of comparable experience in another industry
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Good presentation skills
Benefits
Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development
Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional experiences
A competitive compensation and benefits package including:
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Worldwide development opportunities
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Excellent working conditions
AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Kautex Primary Location: US-Georgia-Lavonia Job Function: Supply Chain Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Experienced Shift: First Shift Relocation: Available Travel: No Job Posting: 11/11/2026 Job Number: 345538
How this job compares
Set against the 5,346 open Supply Chain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Georgia median$95–181K/yr66 salary ranges
- US median$23–29/hr599 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 164 open Supply Chain jobs in Georgia and 5,346 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- GE Vernova15 open
- Accenture7 open
- Textron (this employer)6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Supply Chain postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,837 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,224 of the 5,346 open Supply Chain jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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