Specialist Plant Launch

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

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history

Specialist Plant Launch

Where we need you

• Manage and monitor daily customer EDI requirements to ensure accurate planning and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate all Prototype and Pre-Series material planning activities to support launch schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure availability of components and raw materials required to meet Prototype and Pre-Series production plans.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory monitoring of Prototype and Pre-Series materials.
• Coordinate customer sample requests, bank builds, and special production requirements in collaboration with the Launch Manager.
• Plan and oversee Prototype shipments from external tool shops and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate SAP master data and planning parameters for Prototype and Pre-Series programs.
• Monitor exception messages and expedite materials as necessary to prevent production or delivery disruptions.
• Communicate proactively with customers, suppliers, project managers, production planning, logistics, purchasing, and internal stakeholders regarding supply issues, delays, and shipment status.
• Ensure all Prototype and Pre-Series shipments are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
• Support freight planning and transportation activities while optimizing costs and delivery performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and launch-related issues.
• Provide customer updates regarding shipment delays, supply concerns, or schedule changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control, planning processes, and launch execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain compliance with company standards related to quality, environmental management, safety, and data security.

How to convince us

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• 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, including material planning and inventory management functions.
• Ability to analyze inventory data, identify shortages, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, project teams, purchasing, logistics, and production departments.
• Knowledge of automotive customer-specific requirements (CSR) is preferred.
• Flexibility to support business needs outside of regular working hours when required.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.