Supply Chain Planning Specialist.

PURPOSE: 

The responsibilities associated with the role of a Supply Chain Planner are: 
• Performs quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact to logistics costs and structure.
• Investigates supply methods including (but not limited to) transportation, packaging, source of supply, and material flow for new or existing suppliers as well as new supplier selection process.
• Initiates, investigates and develops medium to long term planning strategies influencing supplier selection as well as initiates and implements process improvements by being innovative and creative.
• Develops new methods and standards for the supply chain processes.
• Leads cross-functional project teams, represents all Logistics departments / strategies in Plant core teams, breakout teams and other special tasks associated with projects.
• Assures the supply chain including the emergency strategies to support the complexity of KOVP with the delivery restrictions and changes, by developing and implementing complex strategies.
• Coordinates all required activities regarding Supply Concept development, maintenance and reviews with suppliers, customers and other Plant Spartanburg departments and ensures positive interaction.
• Develops regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity.
The top three skills The top 3 skills needed are logistics/ Supply Chain Planning experience preferably in a manufacturing environment, analytical and problem solving skills, and communication and interpersonal skills to work in a cross functional role. The candidate must have Supply Chain Planning experience, Analytical, Proficient in MS Excel tool, Cross functional work experience and is a quick learner. A nice to have would be the ability to understand and communicate in German. Not mandatory.
WFH: There is a work from home option available. Up to what % is subject to manager’s approval after the initial training period. Travel to Supplier location is needed at times, not very often. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with process partners at suppliers and manufacturer to identify and mitigate bottlenecks during system implementation and operation.
• Coordinate and guide EDI Connectivity with suppliers.
• Oversee technical integration of VDA communication standards.
• Test and monitor activities of Tier 1 suppliers, as well as reporting activities to those suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of related work experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge in Warehousing, Outbound Shipment, and Transportation.
• Supply chain and logistics knowledge 
• Ability to approach problems in a methodical and logical manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• SAP Handling Unit Management Knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP Warehouse Management System and SAP Material Master.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.