Warsaw, Indiana, United States · On-site
$123k–$185k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Material Planning, MRP/ERP Systems, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing
United States · Remote OK
$142k–$213k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: SAP Security, SAP GRC Access Control, SOX ITGC Compliance, HANA Security, S/4HANA Role Design
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$109k–$136k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Product Marketing, Storytelling, Go-To-Market Strategy, Product Positioning, Cross-functional Collaboration
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Vehicle Communication Networks, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, UDS Diagnostics
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$109k–$163k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Pedal Calibration, Torque Shaping, Cruise Control, Brake Torque Interface, DVP&R
Long Beach, California, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$83k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Experiential Marketing, Event Operations, Project Management, Lead Generation, Vendor Management
United States · Remote OK
$142k–$213k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: SAP ABAP, S/4HANA, CDS Views, AMDP, RAP
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$109k–$163k/yr
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Skills: CAN, UDS, XCP, AUTOSAR, DBC Authoring
Warsaw, Indiana, United States · On-site
$109k–$163k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Incoming Inspection, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, AIAG, IATF 16949
United States · Remote OK
$156k–$228k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Product Strategy, Roadmap Execution, Marketplace Product Management, B2B2C Product Design, AI-Powered Product Development
United States · Remote OK
$171k–$285k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, Procure to Pay, Solution Architecture, Inventory Management
United States · Remote OK
$171k–$285k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: OOP ABAP, RAP, OData Services, CDS Views, AMDP
United States · Remote OK
$171k–$285k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: SAP Integration Suite, SAP CPI, SAP PI/PO, API Management, Event Mesh
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$85k–$128k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, ERP Systems, Data Analysis
United States · Remote OK
$171k–$285k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: SAP S/4HANA, Order to Cash (O2C), SAP SD, Variant Configuration (VC), Vehicle Management System (VMS)
Washington, United States · Remote OK
$155k–$194k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Product Management, Technical Product Roadmap, Mobile App Development, Go-To-Market Strategy, Salesforce Service Cloud
Warsaw, Indiana, United States · On-site
$90k–$134k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Maintenance Leadership, PLC Troubleshooting, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive Maintenance
Washington, United States · Remote OK
$116k–$194k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Product Management, B2B Strategy, Technical Product Development, Roadmap Execution, Mobile App Development
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
$109k–$163k/yr
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Design Release Engineering, Airbag System Development, Steering Wheel Design, Supplier Management, APQP Documentation
Troy, Michigan, United States · On-site
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization…
Skills: Corporate Accounting, Technical Accounting Research, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Audit Management
Warsaw, Indiana, United States • On-site
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Lead the material planning team to ensure uninterrupted material flow for production while optimizing inventory levels. Develop strategic planning processes, manage MRPs, and collaborate cross-functionally to support new product launches.
Requires extensive experience in material planning (up to 12+ years depending on degree) and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems. Must possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of lean principles and automotive manufacturing.
ABOUT SLATE
At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
Slate is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Material Planning Supervisor, Crew B (Second Shift) to lead our automotive material planning team. This role is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials to support production schedules, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing supply chain risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain planning systems and lean principles.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of material planners, setting clear goals and performance expectations.
Lead daily planning meetings and ensure alignment between production, procurement, and logistics teams.
Develop and implement strategic material planning processes that support business goals and customer requirements.
Create and manage material requirement plans (MRPs) based on production forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to meet production schedules without overstocking.
Monitor supplier performance and coordinate with purchasing to resolve delivery or quality issues.
Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing supply and demand, reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
Analyze usage trends, lead times, and capacity constraints to improve planning accuracy.
Implement and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to ensure efficient material flow and storage.
Oversee the transition of obsolete parts, ensuring minimum financial liability and waste reduction.
Support manufacturing changes / Change Management and process enhancements, ensuring materials are consistently available. Support NPI & launch activities related to change management.
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for material planning, improving efficiency and accountability.
Optimize cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage material planning, scheduling, and reporting.
Ensure data accuracy in bills of materials (BOMs), item masters, and inventory records.
Generate and analyze KPIs such as inventory turns, on-time delivery, and material availability.
Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and logistics teams to support new product launches and engineering changes.
Coordinate with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure timely inbound material flow.
Support packaging and labeling compliance for inbound and outbound materials.
Lead and participate in lean initiatives to streamline material flow and reduce waste.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and responsiveness.
Conduct root cause analysis for material shortages and implement corrective actions.
12+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 8 years with Master's degree, 5 years with PhD or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex, FUUZ, Etc.) and inventory control practices.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with automotive production systems, supplier logistics, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery models.
Knowledge of packaging engineering and returnable container management.
Experience supporting product launches and engineering change management.
The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
Base Pay Range (Annual)
123,339.00 - 185,009.00 USD Annual
At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
Simple, affordable, personalized. Put down a deposit today and lock in your delivery timing.
At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.
Offices: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
Simple, affordable, personalized. Put down a deposit today and lock in your delivery timing.
At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.
Offices: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, Michigan 48083, US
