Supply Chain Planner Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the supply chain strategy for new projects. As a Supply Chain Planner, your goal will be to ensure that all aspects of the supply chain are properly aligned with company standards.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Supply Chain Planning : Define sourcing and logistics strategies from development phase to SOP. Coordinate with engineering, quality, and purchasing to ensure timely material availability.
2. Supplier Management : Ensure suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Sign logistics agreements before SOP. Monitor tooling, PPAPs, and initial deliveries.
3. Capacity and Risk Analysis : Validate supplier and plant equipment capacity. Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans. Link analysis with plant S&OP.
4. Initial Logistics Coordination : Define logistics routes, transport modes, and temporary warehouses aligned with corporate logistics plans. Coordinate pilot, pre-series, and ramp-up deliveries.
5. Inventory and Material Management : Establish inventory levels for launch and mass production phases. Implement pull / push strategies based on component type and lead time.
6. Customer and Internal Team Interaction : Act as Supply Chain lead in new project platform meetings and corporate purchasing. Participate in OEM / Tier 1 meetings to align deliveries and changes. Coordinate deliverables with project, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams.
7. Systems and Tools Usage : Advanced use of SAP (MM, Planning, Purchasing, MRP) and planning tools like Excel, Power BI, or APS. Weekly reporting and KPI coordination with plant S&OP.
8. Compliance with Automotive Standards : Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, MMOG / LE, and customer-specific requirements.
Requirements :
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