Supply Chain Manager

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN), a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!

Requirements

Degree in Logistics and or Supply Chain Management or Business Engineering
5+ Years of Professional Experience as a Manager in the field of Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Experience in the automation industry (OEM or Tier I) as well as in a JIT & JIS Environment.
Proven communication skills with people of all professional levels
Profound PC skills (MS Office) and solid knowledge as well as experience with SAP
Proven leadership skills and an excellent process understanding as well as integrative character
Fluent English

Responsibilities

Guarantee 100% delivery reliability to the customer on basis of low stocks, supplier’s reliability and logistics cost reduction.
Develop, manage, and enhance logistics concepts as well as processes and optimize logistics performance.
Be first contact to the customer on logistics topics for local customer inquiries and coordinate with the customer on delivery schedules and transportation of product to customer.
Detect root cause of eventual supplier shortages and report lessons learned to the management team.
Review customer production plans and liaise cross functionality to establish an equal level of information for all parties involved.
Manage the interfaces between and to the supply base, material planners, material coordinators and engineering change to order.
Monitor performance, develop plans to improve the delivery and supply performance as well as all plant logistics processes and implement measures for improvement.
Assist in the development and review of ZFFCN policies and procedures.
Develop and implement an overall logistics plan to support production requirements with regard to equipment, staff, and space requirements as well as to promote low cost, high inventory turns and a safe, efficient material flow.
Implement and use the standards, policies and processes defined by global/regional cross function.
Develop an annual goals plan and report results on a regular basis.
Supervise, appraise and develop assigned personnel.