What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Material Planning and Control position at Kautex?
Specialist Material Planning and Control
Description
Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we navigate and accelerate throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles-including hybrid vehicle applications-Kautex is expanding our portfolio to offer smart products. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility. We also know that sustainability is not just a word for us-because our planet isn't better unless we can be better.
We offer an international, family-friendly, and diverse work environment in which you can help shape the mobility of tomorrow, with hybrid working options. Additionally, we have great career development opportunities in the field of new mobility with interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Management
- Customer Interface - Primary contact for customers
- Understanding customer forecast/call-offs/JIS processing
- Monitor customer demand and understand large fluctuations
- Adherence to all customer requirements and portal management
- Customer scorecard management
- Engineering change co-ordination
- Production scheduling
- Create production schedule considering man/machine/material
- Maintain target inventory levels
- Escalate any deviations to schedule / additional OT required
- Incorporate engineering changes into production schedule
- Component planning through SAP MRP software
- SAP parameter setup and maintenance (lead time, safety stock, etc)
- Distribution of supplier shipment requirements based on SAP demands
- Component inventory level management
- Management of obsolete parts
- BOM creation and maintenance
- Component follow up
- Supplier follow up to ensure shipments made to schedule
- Carrier follow up to ensure delivery made to schedule
- Development of recovery plans to overcome supply / demand issues
- Setting up and follow up of expedited freight
- Monitoring receiving of components
- Issuing of BCAQs for supplier issues
- Inventory accuracy monitoring and corrective actions
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
- Comply with all OSHA standards and Textron health & safety standards.
- Comply with all ISO 14001 standards, all TS 16949 standards, and all IATF 16949 standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or supply chain relevant discipline.
- Deep understanding of logistic processes and trends and coherences.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Good presentation skills
Benefits
Drive your own success story through technical and leadership development
Diverse global team with opportunities for cross-functional experiences
A competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Worldwide development opportunities
- Excellent working conditions
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Lavonia
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: No
Job Posting: 02/10/2025, 12:04:39 PM
Job Number: 330048