Mercedes Benz Application – Material Planner

Job Description:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assuring, on a continual basis, that an uninterrupted flow of production material is available to support the vehicle production process. It also monitors inventory levels, expedite material, and audit material adjustment transactions to support a minimum inventory production process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor supplier performance and request countermeasures for delivery issues.
• Monitor production parts on a continuous basis to prevent the occurrence of a shortage, and report to management in case of deficiencies.
• Order all (series) production material, sample parts, prototype trial parts and repair parts with international supply chain material.
• Resolve Transportation discrepancies.
• Analyze all incoming international shipments and communicate root cause for delay.
• Track and communicate all expedites to cross-functional teams until fully received.
• Review internal database for daily plant impact; provide, request and analyze root-cause.
• Ensure proper balance out procedures are followed to minimize obsolescence.
• Investigate inventory and receipt of discrepancies, track and report all open invoices.
• Direct and assist suppliers to assure material is shipped in accordance with the material release and that correct communication of shipment is attained.

Qualification & Experience:

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
• Written and verbal German language skills
• A minimum of three (3) years’ of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Engineering Change Control or Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparative software
• Proven understanding of Logistics process flow
• Working knowledge of Material Control, Operational Management, Production Inventory Control and/or Purchasing

Job Details:

Company: Mercedes-Benz

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Vance, Alabama, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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