Specialist - Plant data management

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler seeks a data and logistics professional to consolidate requirements, develop data concepts, and report on data for the business domain. You will support planning, rollout, and adoption of S4 HANA across Schaeffler North American plants and maintain logistics master data.

The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3–5 years in production planning or logistics, and hands-on ERP/SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Proven experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain management, or process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP R/3 or S/4HANA, and manufacturing planning/logistics systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate, interpret, and act on complex datasets.
• Ability to apply systematic approaches and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Comfortable working near manufacturing and logistics equipment as needed to support operational processes.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate requirements, develop and implement data concepts and/or analyze, interpret and report on data and related information for the business or domain assigned.
• Gather and evaluate business needs with respect to data and develop data models that best meet the information requirements.
• Develop and implement concepts for improving data-related processes, and recommend appropriate IT systems for utilization.
• Consolidate data rules, analyze, extract and enrich data, proceed with complex mass data changes and resolve data quality issues.
• Build or configure reports and analytical solutions to generate additional information from data based on given toolsets.
• Enable and support stakeholders in the data network and share guidelines, standards and best practices with the organization.
• Support the planning, rollout, and adoption of S4 HANA and related applications across Schaeffler North American plants.
• Implement IT systems and tools that enhance planning, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Create and maintain logistics and planning master data in alignment with global standards.
• Participate in regional and local S4 HANA team meetings, providing insights and feedback from the manufacturing plants.
• Work directly within manufacturing and logistics environments to understand system impact and operational needs.
• Train end users on S4 HANA and related systems, promoting consistent standards and best practices.
• Enable and support stakeholders within the larger data network, sharing knowledge and fostering adoption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (SAP R/3 / S/4HANA)

Job description

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

• Consolidate requirements, develop and implement data concepts and/or analyze, interpret and report on data and related information for the business or domain assigned.
• Gather and evaluate business needs with respect to data and develop data models that best meet the information requirements.
• Develop and implement concepts for improving data-related processes, and recommend appropriate IT systems for utilization.
• Consolidate data rules, analyze, extract and enrich data, proceed with complex mass data changes and resolve data quality issues.
• Build or configure reports and analytical solutions to generate additional information from data based on given toolsets.
• Enable and support stakeholders in the data network and share guidelines, standards and best practices with the organization.
• Support the planning, rollout, and adoption of S4 HANA and related applications across Schaeffler North American plants.
• Implement IT systems and tools that enhance planning, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Create and maintain logistics and planning master data in alignment with global standards.
• Participate in regional and local S4 HANA team meetings, providing insights and feedback from the manufacturing plants.
• Work directly within manufacturing and logistics environments to understand system impact and operational needs.
• Train end users on S4 HANA and related systems, promoting consistent standards and best practices.
• Enable and support stakeholders within the larger data network, sharing knowledge and fostering adoption.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in preferred in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Proven experience in production planning, logistics, supply chain management, or process optimization.
• Hands-on experience withERP systems, ideally SAP R/3 or S/4HANA, and manufacturing planning/logistics systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate, interpret, and act on complex datasets.
• Ability to apply systematic approaches and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Comfortable working near manufacturing and logistics equipment as needed to support operational processes.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Canton
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
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