Strategic Logistics Planner - SAP & Inventory Optimization

Bosch; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch St. Joseph Plant in Michigan seeks a logistics planner responsible for forecasting, supplier planning, customer planning and inventory management across one or more value streams.

You will translate customer needs into actionable plans, communicate issues to the organization, ensure timely supplier releases, and support new product launches with proven SAP and MS Excel skills. This role offers a collaborative environment within a global technology company committed to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant function; equivalent years of related work experience will be considered
• Proven experience in customer and/or supplier planning – 1+ years
• Strong SAP knowledge in planning – customer and supplier
• MS Office skills, specifically Excel
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, attention to detail and communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach and results orientation
• Drive for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Plan logistics for one or more value streams, including forecasting, supplier planning, customer planning and inventory management
• Understand customer requirements and communicate actions to the organization (customer shutdowns, significant changes in requirements)
• Ensure supplier releases are accurate and sent as planned; notify on concerns (late status, capacity constraints, etc.)
• Communicate customer needs and supplier constraints to production areas
• Provide logistics expertise during new product launches and engineering changes
• Procure material from internal and external suppliers, track deliveries, expediting, supplier development; lead improvement activities
• Manage and monitor material components to optimize inventory while supporting production

Skills

Customer planning

Supplier planning

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Proactive

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in any relevant function

Tools

SAP planning

MS Excel

Job description

Bosch St. Joseph Plant in Michigan seeks a logistics planner responsible for forecasting, supplier planning, customer planning and inventory management across one or more value streams.

You will translate customer needs into actionable plans, communicate issues to the organization, ensure timely supplier releases, and support new product launches with proven SAP and MS Excel skills. This role offers a collaborative environment within a global technology company committed to continuous