Supply Chain Specialist

Releasing And Forecasting Supply Chain SpecialistThe Releasing and Forecasting Supply Chain Specialist role is responsible to aid in resolving releasing and/or supply concerns identified by internal team and/or external business users. This position is key to ensuring supply chain releasing processes & systems are maintained & operating as designed for business use. Exposure to cross functional teams outside of Supply Chain for example MLM, Finance, ICT and/or the external supply base, is to be expected. Coordinate with system analysts while supporting executive reporting and/or system data integrity maintenance.Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:Working cross functionally with vehicle Platform & Demand planning teams on timely release program processing for VBASS & CHIERS inclusive of weekend and mid-week release processApply approved assembly plant calendar changes, B/O & J1 updates, actualization, PC1 updates/ changesSupport/Host Weekly Supplier update callLead and coordinate with Supply Chain ICT to resolve system issuesCoordinating with releasing/forecasting analysts & ensure KPI reporting & timelines are met as well as maintaining release adjustmentsSupporting supply chain system data integrity as an administrator and user for systems such as CLD/CLSSupporting proposals for supply chain system enhancements such as FOG/VBASS/CHIERS/CLD/CLS & supplier disputes via Sirius 2, provide timely feedback to cross functional teams on enhancement feasibilityPresenting updates to Leadership team and/or program/platform managers as neededCritical to this role is an understanding of how parts are released, the associated processes and teams involvedCandidate must be willing to work cross functionally and hold areas outside of the departmental scope accountable, be an agent of positive changeBasic Qualifications:Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, ICT, Logistics, Operations Management, or other closely related degree from an accredited programMinimum of 8 years of Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Materials Logistics Management or related experienceStrong analytical skillsAbility to think strategically and develop/improve processesSelf-directed in achieving defined goalsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degreeExperience and understanding of STLA's product configuration, bill of material, forecasting, releasing and purchasing systemsStrong written and oral communication skills including experience presenting information to large and diverse groups including upwards to Level 1 and 2 ExecutivesStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAdvanced analytical skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge