JOB DETAILS
Material Planner
CompanyWorkhorse
LocationUnion City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026

About The Company
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing all-electric work trucks, bused, and shuttles to forward-thinking fleets. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build battery-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles and cloud-based telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment.
About the Role
Description
We’re raising the standard for what a medium-duty truck should be - delivering vehicles, infrastructure, and support designed to work for you.
This person is responsible for the purchasing 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.
Requirements
- 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 and determined in Workhorse’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.
Why Workhorse
- Lead the Future of Electric Mobility - Workhorse is a leading electric vehicle company focused on delivering sustainable, purpose-built solutions that are transforming last-mile delivery and commercial transportation.
- Make Executive-Level Impact - This role sits on the Sales and Executive Team, offering direct influence on enterprise growth, strategic partnerships, and company-wide direction.
- Dog-Friendly Workplace - We believe great ideas come from people who feel comfortable being themselves—four-legged teammates included at many of our locations.
- Strong, People-First Culture - We foster a collaborative, respectful, and transparent culture where teams are empowered, accountability is valued, and leaders are trusted to lead.
- Innovation Meets Execution - Workhorse combines cutting-edge technology with real-world manufacturing and operational excellence—turning innovation into vehicles on the road.
- Growth-Oriented Environment - Join a company in an exciting phase of growth where your leadership, ideas, and results will directly shape what’s next.
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.
Key Skills
Material planningInventory managementPurchasingSupply chain managementManufacturing processesTime managementOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeMaterial management systems
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsTransportation
Benefits
Dog-friendly workplaceCollaborative cultureGrowth-oriented environment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Material Planner is responsible for purchasing and tracking production materials while coordinating with internal departments to meet deadlines. They also monitor demand patterns, manage inventory schedules, and ensure consistent supply for production goals.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
243
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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