Supply Planning Specialist

Autoliv United States • Ogden, UT

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Autoliv is hiring a Supply Planning Specialist to support its goal of saving lives through vehicle safety products. The role ensures timely raw-material availability for production while maintaining target inventory levels and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. The specialist performs material planning and procurement, evaluates demand and supply risks, monitors inventory and planning reports, and works with suppliers and internal teams to support production and customer demand.

The position also involves tracking supply chain performance, addressing material discrepancies, coordinating engineering changes to prevent obsolescence, and communicating supplier-related issues. Autoliv describes an international work setting with opportunities for career and personal development, including training in technical competency, leadership, and business management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the automotive industry, focused on supply chain, material planning, and inventory management.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating cross-functional activities to support business and operational objectives.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to manage demand and supply requirements effectively.
• Proficiency in JDE (CPLAN).
• Strong analytical skills for planning, inventory control, and supply chain decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material availability to support production requirements and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Perform weekly material planning and procurement activities through JDE, coordinating supply requirements with production schedules.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast fluctuations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm supply plans and proactively mitigate material shortages.
• Monitor planning and inventory reports, including exception planning, past-due requirements, critical components, and high-value inventory items.
• Communicate material risks to Production Control teams.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs.
• Manage material discrepancies.
• Coordinate engineering change implementations to prevent obsolescence.
• Maintain communication regarding critical supplier-related issues.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible work options: Monday through Thursday at the office and Friday from home
• Recognition awards
• Company events
• Family events
• University discount options
• Other perks
• Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level