REQUIREMENTSA Bachelor's Degree and experience in Materials Management, Logistics, and/ or Supply ChainExcellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MRP, MS Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelUnderstanding of the automotive industryAt least 2 years experience as a SAP consultant in a similar industryCurrent knowledge of SAP systems, deployment, and integrationDetail-oriented, proactive in anticipating requirements and able to work efficiently with minimal direction in a sometimes high-pressure environmentCommitted to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervisionExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organizationAbility to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management and organizational skillsTeam player attitude with the ability to influence othersAutonomous, organized and disciplined in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with ERP systems focused on logistics and warehousingRESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement a sale, inventory, and operations planning process for all assigned plants (SIOP)Cross-functional reviews of customer demand (market intelligence and customer release)Ensure long-horizon forecast is extended to all suppliers (52-week forecast)Collect and update internal and external capacity information (plant efficiency and company committed capacity)Develop and execute strategies and action plans to address gaps between demand and capacity (how to fulfil forecasted demand)Control and reduce logistics costsImprove utilization of planned trucks (weekly planning of next week required trucks)Improve cube or weight utilization of inbound trailersReduce and minimize utilization of premium trucks including team trucks (major focus on reducing team trucks between Mexico and the USA)Improve internal supply chain and materials flow between the company's plants (utilize value stream mapping)Work in a cross-functional team to optimize the company's freight and warehouse network, tying in forecast and order management logicProtection of supplyManage the company's internal and external escalation process within light axle plants (daily materials manager calls)Develop a strong materials and logistics team (daily calls and interaction between plants)Escalate potential supply issues to purchasing if requiredAllocate parts between the company's plants if requiredEnsure suppliers are updating the required information in the supplier portalManage all material alarms in One NetworkInventory managementDevelop and implement standard material replenishment processes (Kanban and Min-Max, etc.)Implement standard inventory forecasting and planning toolsRecommend ERP parameter updates and develop standardsSAPAssessing existing IT infrastructure and recommending improvementsDeveloping and configuring customized SAP solutionsWriting scripts and programs to create user-friendly interfaces and enhanced functionalitiesDeploying SAP solutions and ensuring smooth system integrationTroubleshooting and resolving issues to optimize performanceProviding SAP system support and end-user trainingPerforming rigorous documentation of SAP processes and presenting progress reportsPreparing reports or delivering presentationsEnsuring compliance with industry regulationsKeeping abreast of the latest SAP offerings, updates, and developmentsOther duties as assigned
