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The Production Planning & Material Control (PPMC) Coordinator - Rework Operations is an individual contributor role responsible for streamlining rework processing by maintaining clear visibility of parts availability. This role ensures that non-conforming products, warranty returns, engineering change units, and quality containment inventory are properly scheduled, materialized, tracked, and processed to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing production disruptions and inventory losses. The position serves as the key liaison between Quality, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Customer Service to ensure timely disposition and recovery of defective or non-conforming materials. 

What You'll Do:
Rework Production Planning 
Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly rework schedules based on quality findings, customer returns, engineering changes, and containment activities. 
Prioritize rework orders according to customer demand, shipment requirements, and inventory recovery objectives. 
Coordinate rework activities with production departments to minimize impact on regular manufacturing schedules. 
Monitor rework throughput and adjust schedules to meet customer delivery commitments. 
Load Bills of Materials (BOMs) for reworks into NetSuite. 
Collaborate with Material Planning and Supply Chain teams to track and understand the status of rework parts. 
Prepare and present weekly "Clear to Build" status reports for GG1, HPC, and Field Service management to align priorities.

Material Control & Inventory Management 
Track and control all rework inventory, including physical counts, cycle counts, and 
reconciliation. 
Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP/MRP systems. 
Monitor inventory aging and drive disposition of obsolete or excess rework inventory. 
Ensure segregation and traceability of rework materials in compliance with customer and quality requirements. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 
Coordinate with Purchasing and Suppliers to obtain replacement materials required for rework. 
Support Engineering Change Management activities by identifying affected inventory. 
Collaborate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure proper material movement and inventory visibility. 
Communicate rework status, shortages, and risks to management and affected departments. 

Reporting & Performance Monitoring 
Maintain dashboard visibility of rework status to highlight bottlenecks and drive resolution. 
Monitor and report key rework performance metrics. 
Generate daily and weekly reports on rework inventory, completion rates, and customer impact. 

Continuous Improvement 
Lead initiatives to improve rework planning, material flow, and inventory control processes. 
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects aimed at reducing scrap and rework. 
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reduce material handling waste. 
Participate in PFMEA, corrective action, and quality improvement activities. 

Who You Are:
Education 
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or related field 
preferred. 
Equivalent combination of education and automotive manufacturing experience may be considered. 

Experience 
3-5 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, or quality operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. 
Experience managing non-conforming inventory, containment activities, or rework operations preferred. 
Experience with Tier 1 automotive suppliers or OEM manufacturing operations is highly desirable. 

Technical Skills 
Strong knowledge of NetSuite and Google Workspace. 
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production reporting tools. 
Understanding of inventory control principles and warehouse operations. 
Familiarity with automotive quality systems and standards. 
Knowledge of engineering change management processes.