Supply Chain Specialist

ZF Group•Marshall, IL

20d•$56,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ZF is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join its team in Marshall, Illinois. The role is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is undergoing growth and transformation in advanced automotive technology and is planned for divestiture. The specialist supports material planning, purchasing, supplier coordination, and the flow of materials between plants. The expected annual base compensation is $56,000 to $75,000, with the actual amount dependent on factors relevant to the position. The role also supports health, safety, environmental, and quality programs, including ZF’s commitment to continuous improvement and zero defects. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or other immigration-related support.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; an associate degree in a related field and at least seven years of that experience; or a high school diploma and ten years of that experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Automotive industry experience.
Experience using SAP.
Exceptional data-entry skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship or immigration-related support.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Run customer-specific bill of material checks.
Compile weekly SMT tracker demand for shortage components.
Compile supplier commitment and shipment updates within the tracker.
Understand plant usage and customer run-out dates.
Escalate shortages as needed.
Address carrier delivery issues for inbound and outbound material.
Compile Customer Tracker information as needed.
Expedite material shortages and provide purchasing support.
Ensure stock-on-hand is balanced between plants during shortages.
Understand material flow within the plant, including SAP locations and transactions.
Continuously review products and processes to identify potential improvements in material planning.
Comply with and support health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and zero defects.