Material Planner

Better Trucks. Better World.

Headquartered in Wixom, MI with locations in California, Ohio and Indiana, Workhorse is raising the standard for what a medium-duty truck should be — delivering vehicles, infrastructure, and support designed to work for you.

About the Role

This person is responsible for the scheduling and tracking of the necessary materials for production. They will work with internal departments to meet deadlines as well as external sources to ensure on-time delivery.

What You Will Do

• Determining the required materials and generating schedules.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timeliness, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Raising inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Responsible for seeking ways to improve efficiency and quality within your own role, while actively supporting broader company-wide improvement projects that involve your function.

Required Qualifications & Skill

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic only.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• This position requires the use of a use of a Workhorse or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated an  

Why Workhorse

Engineering and Manufacturing for the Work Ahead

Workhorse designs, engineers, tests, validates and manufactures physical products in America’s Heartland. Our work spans battery-electric commercial vehicles and the development of Mobile AI Infrastructure.

See Your Work Take Shape

Engineering and manufacturing come together at Workhorse. Employees can see their contributions progress from problem-solving and product development to production and real-world use.

Collaborative, Accountable Teams

Our teams work across disciplines to solve practical challenges. We value respect, open communication and accountability, and employees are trusted to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work.

Built on Experience. Focused on What’s Ahead.

Workhorse brings established commercial-vehicle experience to new products and applications, creating opportunities to strengthen what we do today while helping develop what comes next.

A Workplace with Personality

We take our work seriously while making room for connection, camaraderie and fun. At select locations, that includes a dog-friendly workplace in accordance with site guidelines.

Workhorse Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.