Senior Material Planning & Disposition Specialist

Swj Technology•Charleston, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a highly experienced Senior Material Planning & Disposition professional with extensive expertise in production logistics and supply chain management. The position is responsible for optimizing stock parameters, ensuring master data accuracy, mitigating inventory risks, and driving data-based decision-making to secure material availability while minimizing operational costs.

Requirements

7–10 years of professional experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production logistics
Strong knowledge of stock parameter management and inventory control strategies
Proven experience in ERP-based material planning systems
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
Experience in supply chain risk analysis and cost optimization
Strong understanding of production logistics processes
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills and structured working methodology
Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, production, and supply chain teams
Excellent communication skills
BS/BA in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in process optimization, Lean, or project management advantageous
Experience with advanced production logistics applications (e.g., VANIS, digital shop floor systems)
Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments
Knowledge of end-of-production (EOP) management strategies
Experience in logistics cost simulations (e.g., demurrage, detention, freight tenders)
Project management experience
Lean or continuous improvement background

Responsibilities

Set up, control, and maintain stock parameters (e.g., DV, PV, ZV, safety stock, fixed stock levels) within the ERP system
Analyze and propose stock policy strategies to mitigate operational risks and inventory costs
Maintain and optimize master data to ensure data accuracy and process stability
Develop, implement, and continuously improve reports and dashboards to enable efficient material steering
Collaborate with IT to create data reports, correct system flaws, and implement process improvements
Perform root cause analysis of call-off variations and demand fluctuations
Identify and analyze critical parts within the supply chain to support weekly planning discussions
Define, implement, and monitor End-of-Production (EOP) strategies to reduce excess inventory and financial exposure
Lead and execute end-of-year system-related activities
Develop and manage year-end volume and stock strategies
Analyze and present business case scenarios (e.g., localization initiatives, ocean freight tender impacts, demurrage & detention simulations)
Support continuous improvement initiatives within production logistics
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management