Prototype & Pre-Series Launch Specialist

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive is seeking a Specialist Plant Launch in Akron, OH to manage daily EDI requirements, coordinate Prototype/Pre-Series planning, and ensure material readiness for launches. The role involves SAP data maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, and shipment planning to meet schedules.

You will work with multiple stakeholders to prevent delays and optimize logistics while supporting continuous improvement of inventory control and launch execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, logistics or supply chain.
• Experience supporting Prototype, Pre-Series, Launch or New Program Introduction activities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, material planning and customer scheduling processes.
• Advanced SAP experience with material planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily customer EDI requirements for accurate planning and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate Prototype and Pre-Series material planning to support launch schedules and demand.
• Ensure availability of components and raw materials for Prototype/Pre-Series production plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and monitoring of Prototype/Pre-Series materials.
• Collaborate with Launch Manager on sample requests, bank builds, and special production requirements.
• Plan Prototype shipments from external tool shops and suppliers.
• Maintain SAP master data and planning parameters for Prototype and Pre-Series programs.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, project managers, and internal stakeholders about supply issues and delays.
• Support freight planning and transportation to optimize costs and delivery performance.
• Resolve shortages and launch-related issues through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

BSc in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Röchling Automotive is seeking a Specialist Plant Launch in Akron, OH to manage daily EDI requirements, coordinate Prototype/Pre-Series planning, and ensure material readiness for launches. The role involves SAP data maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, and shipment planning to meet schedules.

You will work with multiple stakeholders to prevent delays and optimize logistics while supporting continuous improvement of inventory control and launch execution.