Req ID 83342 | North Charleston, SC, United States WABCO Compressor Manufacturing Co
Job Description
About the Team:
Responsible for ensuring material is available for production in order to meet customer demand. Adjusts amount for existing inventory and for orders of conventional sizes. Performs demand forecasting and performs calculations and ERP system transactions.
What you can look forward to as Sr Material Planner:
- Ensure conformance to IATF 16949 quality management standards is sustained.
- Identify and suggest changes to procedures as appropriate.
- Ensure the steady flow of materials necessary for operating the manufacturing operation and make sure there’s adequate supply without over-ordering or wasting resources.
- Create and maintain material master data in SAP, permanently reviews all set parameters related to safety stocks, rounding values and minimum lot sizes.
- Check and control stock requirements and initiate necessary steps to meet customer demands.
- Examine shipping documents and create ASNs (Advanced Shipping Notices) for shipments.
- Approve supplier freight invoices as needed for finance.
- Coordinate premium freight when applicable at lowest cost and optimal service.
- Submit cost of poor logistics against suppliers who interrupt the standard flow of materials.
- Serve as supplier primary contact in case of schedule line deviation.
- Suppliers fill rate tracking and analysis, implementation of supplier coaching in case of fill rate deviations (conference calls, meetings), reporting to team leader on weekly or monthly basis.
- Inventory controlling and permanently review under consideration of material costs, storage costs and future demand, define activities to minimize overstock.
- Handles change notices for direct material and coordinates their implementation with other departments and teams.
Your profile as Sr Material Planner
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 1+ years’ related experience.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.
- Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working in a manufacturing site
- Experience within the automotive industry (preferred)
- SAP experience (preferred) or other ERP system
What We Offer:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT
Be part of our ZF team as Sr. Material Planner and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
