SCM Specialist

Job Summary

Demand Planning & Forecast Management
Supply Coordination & Production Alignment
Inventory Control & Availability Management
Order Processing & Shipment Tracking
Warehouse Operations & 3PL Coordination
Customer Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
 

Job Description - ENG

Demand management
- Review customer demand at article level for the next 12 weeks, including rolling monthly forecasts(up to 40 weeks).
- Align with the Key Account Manager(KAM) to determine the forecast and update it weekly in the forecasting tool.
- Continuously monitor demand changes and coordinate with plant SCP on required production plan adjustments.
- Prepare materials and inputs for forecast meetings with relevant internal teams.
- Proactively address supply & demand‑related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Order - Inventory management
- Receive and confirm customer call-offs and orders.
- Process replenishment orders to the plant and monitor shipping schedules.
- Monitor in-transit stock, ETA and proactively communicating updates or deviations.
- Control and coordinate inbound deliveries to the third‑party warehouses in Korea with transport‑optimized scheduling.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels at the local warehouse and plant to ensure availability.
- Communicate with logistics partners regarding order status and delivery updates.
- Support the supply and delivery process for sample tires.
- Manage phase‑in and phase‑out processes at the operational level.
- Conduct monthly warehouse audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with operational standards.
- Manage logistics cost and drive cost‑optimization initiatives.

Customer relationship & Communication
- Maintain regular communication with the customer on ongoing logistics topics.
- Coordinate alternative solutions with the customer in case of availability issues.
- Manage third‑party warehouses and logistics partners to support reliable and efficient supply chain operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Plant, Finance, Quality, Engineering, RnD, etc.

▪Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
▪ SAP experience is a plus
▪ English in written/spoken should be possible
▪ Self-motivated person
▪ Team player

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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.