Supply Chain Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and execute procurement activities as e.g., disposition (planning of inbound material) and call-offs (non and production material) as well as import activities according to standards
• Perform supplier management as e.g., capacity management, order confirmation, follow-up to ensure delivery (performance and quality monitoring and assurance) and claim management
• Operation of internal material handling and transportation (internal logistic) for raw materials and finished goods (semi-finished goods are excluded) according to standards and planning
• Perform production planning and control (production program planning, production scheduling, production sequencing, production control and production review) according to demand plan, production control plan, work instructions and standards
• Perform delivery to customer (e.g., transport planning, dispatch), freight management, customs clearance and packaging management according to standards
• Support customer order management and customer service (local order related issues, technical issues addressed by PPI, ME or Q or global / central functions) according to standards
• Plan and implement investments for SCM equipment (e.g., forklift trucks, AGV, warehouses) according to standards
• Plan and implement the plant’s logistics concept (e.g., sourcing and delivery concept, storage concept, material flow / transportation and provision concept) according to e.g., production control plan, layout and standards
• Perform inventory and warehouse management for all plant internal warehouses (not central / distribution warehouses) for raw materials, semi finished goods and finished goods incl. receiving and shipping and monitor inventory
• Execute operation with external logistic partners according to standards
• Define plant SCM master data and parameter control (e.g., lot sizes, lead times, storage information etc.) according to standards (master data maintenance might be done centrally)
• Operate SCM performance monitoring (e.g., regarding cost, adherence to schedule, lead time, capacity utilization) and identify, prioritize and implement SCM process improvements e.g., by factory layout planning, factory simulation (e.g., logistics processes, production planning and control methods) according to standards
• Implement internal SCM standards (e.g., strategy, equipment, tools, KPIs etc.) and provide feedback and input for further development of standards
• Initiation and implementation of continuous improvement by applying CBS methods and training measures

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
•    Immediate Benefits
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition & Employee Discounts
•    Annual Bonus
•    Employer 401(k) Match
 And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 7+ years of supply chain experience or 14+ years of supply chain in leu of Bachelor’s Degree
• Proven experience in managing teams and performance  expectations
• Ability to manage internal and external customer expectations and requirements
• Manage and drive process improvements with the supply chain group
• Demonstrated innovative approach to problem-solving
• Experience with SAP
• Manage, monitor and create KPIs
• Creating new reporting standards for other markets / external customers.
• Develop solutions that others can use to improve work I.E. spreadsheet templates, database formulas, basic macros and pivot tables.
• Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.