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
• Inventor Control
• Logistics
• SAP
• Inventory Management
• Customer Scheduling
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

About the Role

We are searching for a candidate who can manage and monitor daily customer EDI requirements, coordinate Prototype and Pre-Series material planning activities, ensure availability of components and raw materials, maintain inventory accuracy, communicate with stakeholders, support freight planning and transportation activities, and perform additional duties as assigned. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, at least 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain management, and strong knowledge of inventory management, material planning, and customer scheduling processes. Additionally, the candidate should have advanced SAP experience, excellent communication and customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, and flexibility to support business needs outside of regular working hours.