Supply Chain Specialist

ZF Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity culture

Community outreach

Job summary

ZF Group is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for its Marshall, IL site. The role focuses on material planning, supplier coordination, and SAP-driven processes to optimize inventory and delivery performance in an automotive tech environment.

You will analyze BOMs, track shortages, and support purchasing to ensure on-time material availability, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUP).
• SAP experience is required or highly preferred.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run customer-specific bill of material checks.
• Compile weekly SMT tracker demand for shortages.
• Update supplier commitments and shipments.
• Understand plant usage and materials flow within SAP.
• Escalate shortages and provide purchasing support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

High school diploma with experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Req ID 91904 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States Capri USA Group, Inc.

Job Description

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Marshall, IL! This position is part of ZF's ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies

The expected base compensation for this role is $56,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What you can look forward to as a Supply Chain Specialist

• Run customer-specific bill of material checks
• Compile weekly SMT tracker demand for shortage components
• Compile supplier commitment/shipment updates within tracker
• Understand plant usage and customer run-out dates
• Escalate shortages as needed
• Address carrier delivery issues for inbound/outbound material.
• Compile Customer Tracker info as needed
• Expedite material shortages and provide purchasing support.
• Ensure balance of stock on-hand between plants during shortages
• Understand material flow within plant - SAP locations and transactions
• Continuously review product/processes to identify potential opportunities for improvements within material planning.
• Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF's commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

Your profile as a Supply Chain Specialist

• Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; or an Associates degree in a related field with a minimum of seven years’ experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; or a high school diploma with ten years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V-lookup).
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience using SAP.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Exceptional data entry skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including - not limited to - being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... M/F/Disability/Veteran