
Specialist - Material Management
Required skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Material Management
- planning
- scheduling
- demand
- capacity
- delivery sequence
- quantities
- timing
- load balancing
Nice to have
- demand-capacity checks
Role summary
Schaeffler, a global technology company serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, seeks a Specialist in Material Management. This role involves planning and scheduling the delivery of parts and materials, analyzing demand and capacity to optimize supply chain processes, and developing scheduling guidelines. The specialist will monitor daily work order sequencing, perform load balancing calculations, collaborate with master planning, and track deliveries, initiating corrective actions for deviations. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering, along with solid experience in material management or supply chain operations, is required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in planning tools and demand-capacity checks, are essential.
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule the delivery of parts, materials, and components to support production and other assigned supply chain processes.
- Analyze demand and capacity, and evaluate scenarios to sustainably optimize delivery sequence, quantities, and timing.
- Develop scheduling and prioritization guidelines based on demand-capacity checks to ensure reliable planning decisions.
- Monitor daily work order sequencing and manage weekly sequence planning on a daily basis.
- Perform or oversee non-routine load balancing calculations to support optimized planning results.
- Work closely with master planning to align plans and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
- Track scheduled deliveries and initiate appropriate measures whenever deviations occur.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
- Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations
- Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts
- Confident handling of planning-related tools and calculations; experience with demand-capacity checks is an advantage
- Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Our Offering
At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
- Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
- Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
- Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.
See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Jason Gould
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Supply Chain Management;
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