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 Experience
• Inventory Management
• Customer Scheduling
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Compliance with company standards related to quality, environmental management, safety, and data security.

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• N/A

Contact

Kaitlyn Wingate
Human Resources
+1 864 486-0888
recruiting@roechling-automotive.us
Röchling Automotive USA LLP
2275 Picton Parkway
44312 Akron, OH
United States

About the Role

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11,681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.

Company Overview

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.