Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

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Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

 

Monitor and control replenishment of product from Plants to DC’s to maximize fill rates and minimize backorders.  Efficiently and effectively collaborate with the Plants and Markets to maximize required production and to distribute available inventory; optimizing article structure, target stock and fill rates, while minimizing backorders and cost to improve Continental’s overall profitability.

Ensure product availability and delivery reliability along supply chain: (End to End)

Review inventory levels to make sure market demand is met and there is no excess inventory.Ensure inventory levels are within the agreed target Stock.Review production tracking to ensure availability.Communicate priorities in case of shortages or Plant constraints.Efficiently maximize inventory integrity through replenishment, order management and DC rebalancing.Monitor forecast changes throughout the month.Review and enter scrap orders/reclasses.Identify and discuss with local markets any demand variations and adjustments based on historical dataClosely monitor and manages inventory gaps to improve fill rate.Ensure inventory levels stays within the warehouse capacities.Prioritize inbounds and replenishment based on market needs.Process any imports DS orders and track until shipped and received.Track Goods Issue (GI) by month and projected deliveries.Ensure MPOP settings are accurately maintained to steer replenishment and market demand.Review un-confirmations and follow up with plants and markets.KPI and reports maintenance

 Collaborate and coordinate with Markets and Supply Chain organizations:

Align priorities with markets and communicate within the Supply Chain organization.Monitor inbound deliveries to stay within each DC’s inventory limits based sales tracking.Work with Supply Management and Global Tire sourcing to identify/propose alternative solutions to reduce production constraints and shortages.Alert Management of manufacturing issues and actively identify supply shortage.Proactively review and communicate any FC changes or opportunities for production capacity review.

Special projects and reports as requested

SG 9, 10

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 

Bachelors Degree0-2+ years of Supply Chain experienceProficient in ExcelProficient in PowerPoint -  ability to deliver PP slides to C-Suite level when neededHigh level of analytical skills; evaluating numbers and coming quickly to logical conclusionsStrong sense of urgencyAbility and willingness to work in a complex, high-speed environment Ability to think abstractly and independently, but also in a team environment  Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skillsLegal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job openingA domestic relocation package can be offered if needed

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

2-5+ years of Supply Chain experienceKnowledge of Power BI, SAP R3

Additional Information

THE PERKS 

Immediate Benefits Robust Total Rewards PackagePaid Time OffVolunteer Time OffTuition AssistanceEmployee Discounts, including tire discountsCompetitive Bonus ProgramsEmployee 401k MatchDiverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.Hybrid WorkEmployee Assistance ProgramFuture Growth Opportunities, including personal and professionalAnd many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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