Supervisor, Supplier Integration & Planning

About the role

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily activities of Central Planners and Supplier Integrators, establishing clear performance goals, KPIs, expectations, and ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through regular feedback, training, performance evaluations, and succession planning activities.
• Cookordinate and lead cross-functional task forces to manage high-risk issues such as PAVE escalations, supplier constraints, and other critical operational challenges.
• Align planning and supplier integration processes with SIOP targets, long-term business strategies, and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with QMPP, the Supplier Logistics Directive, and contractual Terms & Conditions while administering governance for supplier onboarding, capacity management, and lifecycle oversight.
• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain leadership, plant operations, purchasing, logistics, and quality teams, representing planning and supplier integration functions in leadership reviews and strategic meetings.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of supply chain management, planning processes, and material flow.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in building, guiding, and developing teams.
• Expertise in MRP/ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, escalation processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, supplier integration, or related roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex operational or supply chain projects with measurable outcomes.

Skills

• Ability to establish trust, credibility, and effective working relationships across internal and external departments.
• Ability to manage projects and assignments independently while ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at multiple levels to drive actions and achieve outcomes.
• Self-motivated and action-oriented, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a matrixed organizational structure.
• Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to manage, analyze, and interpret data effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to extract, interpret, and analyze data from system queries to support reporting and decision-making.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.