Supply Chain Manager

Do you want to lead the plant supply chain from customer call-off to delivery? Are you interested in Translating demand into feasible production and supplier schedules, protect customer deliveries and manage inventory and logistics costs? Then you might be the Supply Chain Manager we are looking for!

About the job:

We are looking for a dedicated and structured Supply Chain Manager with experience in leading supply chain operations in automotive or comparable serial manufacturing. The work is to manage customer call-offs, balance demand and capacity, recover supplier shortages and improve inventory performance.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Customer orders and delivery commitments
  Manage customer forecasts, firm call-offs and order changes received via EDI and customer portals. Reconcile cumulative quantities, confirm commitments against material and capacity, and communicate shortages and agreed recovery dates.
• Production planning
  Agree a feasible weekly plan with Production and issue daily schedules reflecting labour, machine and tooling capacity, maintenance and subcontractor lead times. Review schedule adherence daily and agree recovery priorities with Production.
• Material planning and supplier schedules
  Run MRP in Microsoft Dynamics. Maintain lead times, lot sizes, calendars and safety stocks. Check shortages against usable stock, open orders and work in progress. Release purchase orders and delivery schedules within approved terms and delegated authority. Confirm supplier commitments and reconcile material sent to and returned from subcontractors.
• Freight and customs
  Manage inbound, outbound and subcontractor transport. Consolidate loads, monitor bookings and proof of delivery, verify freight charges and identify causes of premium freight. Support Purchasing in carrier tenders. Coordinate authorised customs brokers, verify shipment records and agreed Incoterms responsibilities, and obtain specialist approval for classification, origin and broker mandates.
• Inventory management and turnover
  Manage raw material, work in progress and finished goods at the plant, external warehouses and subcontractors. Set stock coverage by part and supply risk. Lead cycle counts and investigate differences. Agree actions on excess and obsolete stock with Finance. Review inventory turnover ratio (ITR) using cost of goods sold divided by average inventory value for the same period and scope.
• Warehouse and packaging
  Lead receiving, storage, line feeding, picking and dispatch. Maintain accurate locations, quantities and batch traceability at each handover. Verify customer packaging, labels and advance shipping notices. Manage returnable packaging availability, balances and losses.
• Supplier logistics capability
  Lead risk-based supplier logistics assessments under Global MMOG/LE where applicable. Verify self-assessments against evidence, conduct site reviews where warranted and check that agreed corrective actions are effective. Escalate recurring failures with Purchasing and Quality.
• Team leadership and continuity
  Develop the supply chain team, assign responsibilities and train deputies.

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate with Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.

5 years experience in automotive manufacturing is highly relevant with 2 years in team management.

ERP/MRP, EDI, warehouse transactions, team leadership and professional English are essential, German language skill will be a plus. Microsoft Dynamics, automotive portals, subcontract processing, customs, returnable packaging and MMOG/LE experience are preferred.

On a personal level, you are proactive, structured, responsible, and collaborative.

We are offering:

We are offering a position with a broad range of freedom and a great opportunity to develop and put your own footprint on the Supply Chain Management.

For more information about this exciting position, please contact Operation Manager Jackie Wang by email at jie.wang@alunited.dk.

Please apply as soon as possible, as the position will be closed once we find the right candidate.

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