Material Planner Supervisor

Company

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Your responsibilities

The Material Planner Supervisor is responsible for providing direction and guidance to the material planning team. This position will develop and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring that vendors understand and follow thyssenkrupp BILSTEIN's expectations and requirements. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient inventory strategies and implementing lean practices to reduce inventory costs while maintaining production coverage at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and / or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs
• Provides subject matter expertise and collaboration support for the development of material logistics plans
• Achieves financial objectives by working with management group to ensure the Inventory budget, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Tracks supplier performance and implements strategies to develop and improve scores.
• Implements and manages established and continuously improving materials management processes in an excellent and cost effective way using continuous improvement and lean processes and tools as part of the Organization's standard operating system.
• Fosters a culture of transparency, disciplined problem solving, high performance work teams, and continuous improvement to ensure the plant meets its strategic and annual operating goals. Strives to ensure the appropriate team, tools, and processes are in place to support these desired cultural traits.
• Develops subordinates and administers human resources programs as they relate to performance and compensation management, utilization of training resources, and the application of company policies and procedures for the planning team. Coaches, provides feedback to and develops team members.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Your profile

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The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

Contact

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