Production Control Specialist, Material Control (Supply Chain Analysis)

Essential Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, and implementation of SAP MM module inventory management system
• Assist with the development of standardized work process for utilizing SAP MM module inventory management system
• Monitor system/process to validate master data in SAP and ensure the accuracy of part calculations
• Minimize on hand inventory and maximize logistics and material handling efficiency for JIT suppliers through continuous improvement
• Manage CKD or NA parts package, establishing open communication with supply base
• Communicate, forecast, and release data as required to the supply base
• Conduct supplier workshops as required to support start-up, as well as, mass production and model change operations
• Support coordination and implementation of engineering changes
• Ensure the accurate creation of local and CKD part Purchase Orders
• Optimize the inbound deliveries for external transportation and internal part conveyance optimization through continuous improvement
• Confirm cycle count results and reconcile inventory discrepancies found during the cycle count process
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures
• Oversee the delivery of expedite parts due to part shortage so that no line impact occurs
• Drive root cause and countermeasure plans for BOM, inventory, or master data discrepancies and monitor effectiveness using PDCA planning cycle
• Minimize Mass Production E&O with emphasis on controlling inventory obsolescence
• Manage the model year changes with emphasis on phase out part obsolescence and ensuring part availability of the new model year parts
• Ensure supplier payment by monitoring the accuracy of the goods receipt process
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Local Part Supply Base by monitoring KPI metrics and providing frequent feedback, especially of non-conformities, elevating issues/barriers that can not be removed
• Support periodic reviews of ordering policy and development of new processes to improve order to receipt lead time (new technology or logistics concepts) and increase inventory turns on an annualized basis

Qualifications and Job Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the Production Control field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Prior experience in automotive materials management/inventory control or related experience is a plus.

* Maintain flexibility to support production operations including weekends and staggered shifts.

* Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in both exercising company decisions and carrying out essential job duties that affect efficient business operations and its objectives, policies, practices, and conditions.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

* Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.

* Strong systems, e-Kanban and/or SAP experience required.

Competencies Required