Launch Material Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who we are:

The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.

With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022.

This is how you will grow:

• Coordinate and track upcoming engineering changes for effective dates between internal stakeholders and Material planning team.
• Analysis of BOMs/MBOMs and coordination with NPI to ensure accurate SAP information to drive proper demand
• Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Create and align implementation timelines to review and report material readiness of new part numbers for upcoming programs/models.
• Participate and evaluation of Launch processes for new models to ensure proper implementation.
• Closely works with MM (Material Master) to implement effectivity dates, SAP settings.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, as well as Finance, Packaging Engineers, Mfg. Engineers, Marketing, Service, Sales and Programs to communicate changes effectively throughout the business segment and operations.
• Planning Launch phases with Vehicle Program Management and Supply chain to review suppliers lead times with Material planners.
• Provides necessary information and communicate material data changes throughout the organization in atimely manner.
• Drive timely and accurate project updates and Launch/new programs timelines, using expertise to solve potential issues or delays, through escalation process.
• Manage other projects or assignments as needed.
• Drive continuous improvements and optimization to meet KPI metrics.

This is how you will take us forward:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment for Logistics, Material planning or supply chain, with a minimum of 2 years in project management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong MRP/ERP knowledge (manufacturing, BOM, Logistics) SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.