Shipping and Material Planner Specialist

About the role

As a Shipping and Material Planner Specialist you will manage end‑to‑end material planning and shipping operations for a global manufacturing network. You will ensure seamless production flows, optimal inventory levels and compliance with customs and forwarder requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and control material availability and stock levels to support continuous production.
• Create and manage shipping requests, coordinating paperwork with customs and forwarders.
• Optimize production plans through data‑driven analysis and inventory management strategies.
• Implement and maintain material and logistics systems to improve production logistics.
• Manage forecast cycles and participate in cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders, including customs, forwarders and supply‑chain partners.
• Control scrapping processes and maintain accurate data across planning systems.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
• Basic knowledge and experience in shipping and/or material planning, preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to optimize production plans and manage complex inventory challenges.
• Willingness to be internationally mobile and work in a multicultural environment.
• Team‑player mindset with adaptability to fast‑paced manufacturing settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.

Required skills