Material Planner – Automotive Logistics

About the role

We are looking for a Material Planner to join our logistics hub in Skopje. The role supports Lear’s seating plants across Europe and Africa, ensuring that material and logistics requirements align with customer needs and manufacturing productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver production materials to the manufacturing line on a Just‑in‑Time basis and meet daily measurable targets.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound traffic, working with carriers and 3PL providers.
• Analyze and manage customer schedules, issuing accurate timelines to suppliers while avoiding premium costs.
• Support manufacturing and customer requirements, maintain supplier component lead times, and uphold inventory value and accuracy targets.
• Maintain supplier and inventory static data in the ERP system to reflect operational needs.
• Facilitate the cost‑effective introduction of ECNs and new parts into production.
• Provide information to management on operational issues and follow departmental procedures to ensure 100 % material delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of procedures, supplier accountability, and supply‑chain changes.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Business, IT or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage schedules and inventory data.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems.