Automotive Supply Chain Leader — Planning & Logistics

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, logistics, and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, materials, or logistics, with automotive sector experience preferred. Strong leadership, ERP/SAP skills, and Lean knowledge are essential to drive continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing supply chain, materials, logistics, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Shipping & Receiving, and Transportation/Logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers through production and to customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal and external logistics flows, including material planning, transportation, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements while minimizing inventory and logistics costs.
• Lead Materials Planning and Production Planning activities, balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and supplier availability.
• Manage and monitor customer requirements, including delivery schedules, forecasts, releases, and changes in demand.
• Coordinate closely with customers, suppliers, purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and other internal departments to resolve supply chain issues and prevent disruptions.
• Oversee supplier performance and material availability, identifying risks and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and material flow while identifying opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead shipping and receiving operations and ensure compliance with established procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor key supply chain and logistics KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve delivery performance, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Manage logistics and supply chain costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop cross-functional logistics and supply chain teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and logistics operations.
• Utilize ERP/SAP systems and advanced Excel tools to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable automotive industry requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Advanced Excel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Business

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead planning, logistics, and material flow in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, materials, or logistics, with automotive sector experience preferred. Strong leadership, ERP/SAP skills, and Lean knowledge are essential to drive continuous improvement across the function.