Supply Planning Specialist
Required skills
- Supply Planning
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Demand Planning
- Production Planning
- Forecasting
- On-time delivery
- Inventory targets
Nice to have
- Business Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
Role summary
Autoliv is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure product availability for day-to-day production. This role involves releasing planned orders, schedules, and forecasts to suppliers, managing supplier relationships and holding them accountable for on-time delivery. The specialist will work closely with production planners, manage inbound logistics and expedites, set lead times and inventory targets, and resolve issues between various stakeholders including suppliers, production, purchasing, and carriers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or Supply Chain Management and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to advise on demand trends and manage critical logistics issues.
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Supply Planning Specialist.
Essential duties and responsibilities
· Releases planned orders, schedules, and forecasts to suppliers for component requirements for day-to-day production based on production plans and customer forecast.
· Holds suppliers accountable to shipping requirements (on-time delivery) and manages supplier relationships. Develops recovery plans as needed
· Works closely with customer (production) planners day-to-day to ensure product availability through the monitoring and oversight of inventory systems.
· Manages inbound logistics and expedites as needed
· Assists receiving team to resolve issues/questions with inbound freight
· Sets lead times and inventory targets based on demand, logistics patterns, risk and other factors
· Maximizes the efficiencies of shipments.
· Resolves unacceptable situations with suppliers, as well as problems between shipping locations, carriers, receiving departments, inventory analysts, and buyers to ensure planned arrival of product.
· Acts as liaison between suppliers, production, purchasing, and carriers.
· Advises on trends and/or shifts in demand that could impact company’s service levels.
· Ability to respond to critical logistics issues as needed during off hours.
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
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