Specialist Plant Launch

Aim

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us?

Location

Location: Akron, OH

Qualifications

• Manage and monitor daily customer EDI requirements to ensure accurate planning and on-time deliveries.
• Cook up all Prototype and Pre-Series material planning activities to support launch schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure availability of components and raw materials required to meet Prototype and Pre-Series production plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory monitoring of Prototype and Pre-Series materials.
• Cook up customer sample requests, bank builds, and special production requirements in collaboration with the Launch Manager.
• Plan and oversee Prototype shipments from external tool shops and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate SAP master data and planning parameters for Prototype and Pre-Series programs.
• Monitor exception messages and expedite materials as necessary to prevent production or delivery disruptions.
• Communicate proactively with customers, suppliers, project managers, production planning, logistics, purchasing, and internal stakeholders regarding supply issues, delays, and shipment status.
• Ensure all Prototype and Pre-Series shipments are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
• Support freight planning and transportation activities while optimizing costs and delivery performance.
• Cook cross-functionally to resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and launch-related issues.
• Provide customer updates regarding shipment delays, supply concerns, or schedule changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control, planning processes, and launch execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with company standards related to quality, environmental management, safety, and data security.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Experience supporting Prototype, Pre-Series, Launch, or New Program Introduction activities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and customer scheduling processes.
• Advanced SAP experience, including material planning and inventory management functions.
• Ability to analyze inventory data, identify shortages, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, project teams, purchasing, logistics, and production departments.
• Knowledge of automotive customer-specific requirements (CSR) is preferred.
• Flexibility to support business needs outside of regular working hours when required.

Skills

• Materials Planning
• Inventory Control
• Customer Scheduling
• SAP Material Planning
• Inventory Data Analysis
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Collaboration
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive Industry Experience
• CSR Knowledge