Supply Planning Specialist

About the role

Autoliv’s primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products—seatbelts, airbags, and steering wheels—never get a second chance, so we never compromise on quality. As a Supply Planning Specialist, you will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of components that keep our safety systems in production.

Responsibilities

• Release planned orders, schedules, and forecasts to suppliers for component requirements based on production plans and customer forecasts.
• Hold suppliers accountable for on-time delivery and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop recovery plans as needed to maintain production continuity.
• Work closely with customer (production) planners daily to ensure product availability through monitoring and oversight of inventory systems.
• Manage inbound logistics and expedite shipments when necessary.
• Assist the receiving team in resolving issues or questions with inbound freight.
• Set lead times and inventory targets based on demand, logistics patterns, risk, and other factors.
• Maximize shipment efficiencies and resolve unacceptable situations with suppliers, carriers, receiving departments, inventory analysts, and buyers.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, production, purchasing, and carriers.
• Advise on trends or shifts in demand that could impact the company’s service levels.
• Respond to critical logistics issues during off-hours as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Benefits

• International work setting with opportunities for career and personal development.
• Training and development programs focused on technical competency, leadership, and business management skills.
• Commitment to developing people’s skills, knowledge, and creative potential.