Material Planning Specialist

Mercedes-Benz Group•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Shape the future today. The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts. Job Overview: To assist the Manager in planning and organizing Mercedes-Benz Vans activities relating to the availability of USMCA sourced Part-by-Part material. Coordinate supply amongst production, purchasing, and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or in a related Engineering field required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and/ or Supplier Quality.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements objectives with assigned suppliers regarding parts supply, and ensure that these objectives are kept.
Formulates and implements a supply chain strategy with assigned suppliers, including coordination of delivery dates and quantities, and countermeasure plans in case of unforeseeable events.
Provides and directs alternate plans for abnormal conditions, including, but not limited to, work stoppages at a supplier, material shortages, rejections, new priorities, etc.
Maintains a high degree of integrity and fairness in transactions with assigned suppliers / logistics service providers and regularly monitors that activity to ensure its consistency.
Develops relationships with assigned USMCA suppliers.
Conducts VDA audits, capacity management checks, and quality checks with USMCA suppliers.
Analyze capacity at suppliers and compare against production program. Develop strategies and counter measures together with Supplier, Purchasing and Cost Planning in case of bottlenecks.
Escalates to local suppliers to resolve shipping, quality, damage, and internal issues at supplier location.
Performs other duties as assigned.