Vendor Planner (M/F/D) - Maternity Leave Replacement

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Viana do Castelo; Presencial; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL is seeking a dynamic Vendor Planner (M/F/D) for maternity leave replacement at our production plant in Viana, Portugal. The role involves managing supplier communications, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, and fluency in English and Portuguese. Strong skills in ERP systems, especially SAP, are favored.

Qualificações

• Technical course or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Responsabilidades

• Manage communication with suppliers to ensure material tracking and ASN submissions.
• Monitor demand vs. coverage for raw materials and maintain inventory levels.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly.

Conhecimentos

ERP systems experience (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal and communication skills

Logistics processes understanding

Conflict management and problem-solving

Formação académica

Technical course or degree in Supply Chain Management

Ferramentas

SAP

Power BI

Excel advanced tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a dynamic, results‑driven individual to join as Vendor Planner (M/F/D) – maternity leave replacement – at our production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage proactive communication with suppliers (via EDI or Web EDI) to ensure accurate tracking of materials, fulfillment of requirements, and timely Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) submissions.
• Ensure suppliers use EDI or Web EDI platforms to avoid order transmissions via email.
• Monitor demand vs. coverage for raw materials to maintain inventory levels in line with defined targets (minimum 12 inventory turnovers), comparing customer needs with purchasing requirements through SAP transactions.
• Ensure proper SAP configuration for each material and supplier, including settings such as MOQ, transit time, rounding value, planning calendar, and transport terms (based on Incoterms).
• Coordinate material pickup requests and follow‑up with the Transportation team by entering data into SharePoint.
• Ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and correct quantities, following up with the Warehouse team until production lines are fully supplied and downtime is avoided (KPI).
• Identify, anticipate, and mitigate supply risks or issues, while leveraging ERP functionalities to implement improvement tools.
• Perform regular inventory checks in line‑side supermarkets to verify ERP stock accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly through on‑time delivery reporting.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department on managing materials for new projects that are not yet in SOP (Start of Production), contributing to KPI monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with agreed transit times with contracted transport companies to avoid costly special shipments (KPI).
• Maintain material in transit within optimal limits to prevent excess inventory that could negatively impact operational efficiency (KPI).
• Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and involvement in the process among employees in all areas.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Comply with the organization’s rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice, and working period.
• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules.
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service.

Education & Experience

• Technical course (level 5) or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar systems (e.g., Oracle, JDE, Dynamics).
• Solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms for supplier communication is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools) and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are often required.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, lead time management, and demand planning principles is a strong asset.
• Experience in KPI monitoring and vendor performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with inventory management and logistics processes.
• Availability and willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuously develop professional skills.
• Strong conflict‑management and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capable of making quality decisions under pressure.
• Results‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability to travel as required.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.