Head of Inventory Planning

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Planning and Scheduling Supervisor Permanent Full Time COGS Gastonia, NC, US

Job Summary Since 1934, Stabilus has offered components for diverse applications. We started out as a manufacturer of retrofittable stabilizers for the American automotive industry in 1962 and were the first company in the world to produce gas springs as standard equipment. With a wide range of applications, our unique product range and decades of experience, we are the world’s leading manufacturer of solutions based on gas springs, dampers and electromechanical drives.

The Supervisor Production Planning position is located at our U.Corporate Headquarters in Gastonia, NC. The person in this role plans, develops, and manages the production planning function for Stabilus United States (STUS) in meeting the KPI’s for Logistics; customer on-time shipments, NWC, and production schedules (maintaining optimum OEE), In-Bound freight, Out-Bound freight and activities for optimal performance.

Main Tasks Primary responsible for STUS production planning; Ensuring production plan accurately reflects customer requirements with the aim of enhancing customer satisfaction.

Monitor the status of supplier release delivery dates and quantities in SAP for international & domestic suppliers

Coordinate and monitor supplier inventory

Follow up on early/late shipments, over/under shipments, and support customer logistics complaints

Coordinate expedite arrangements if needed for inbound material

Communicate exception requirements to suppliers to support sudden customer increases or decreases in demand or to support internal bank builds

Assist with cycle counts of raw material, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies

Travel to customers, and other Stabilus centers of operations as required.

Education, Training, Certifications Undergraduate degree in marketing, logistics, purchasing finance, accounting, or engineering.

Experience 1-5 years of Logistics planning experience

Demonstrated history of performance in achieving business objectives

Experience working with computers and production planning software, SAP preferred.

The evolution of this department will be dependent on a growing customer base and the individual needs of the customer. It is required that the position holder be able to readily accept change and commit to the successful implementations necessary to meet customer expectations.

Highest personal integrity