Validate customer demand is known and received by EDI and/or customer specific prototype applications (Jeepers, G3P3, customer PO, ICO). Assure internal ramp is uploaded in the system. Assure raw material and components (purchase goods) are available on time to build pre/production requirements, considering scrap and training. Raw material and components (purchase goods) parameters update. Review inventory transactions are performed on timely manner in QAD or equivalent (ASN receipts, scrap, unplanned receipt, consumption, cycle counts, DMR/SMRR, etc) Update in a regular basis coverage report, identify risk and shortages, resolve and escalate if necessary. Assure supplier releases are sent, supplier cums review and Doclibs close on timely manner. Follow up MBOM  reviews and updates. Schedule supplier and internal meetings during the launch phases, to escalate supplier issues, coverage risk, actions, responsible and timing. Conduct item parameter review for raw material and components (purchase goods) Coordinate and support update of Launch glidepath for Materials items. Coordinate and support update of Materials glidepath. LRR presentations on thetime, open items must have action plan with responsible and dates previously agreed. Attend, participate in the SDT meetings, communicate supplier issues, coverage risk, share relevant dates, events and activities to the all the team and the plant. Perform hand off with the plant before SOP with complete deliverables.

Requirements:

Minimum 3-year experience in automotive industry in supply chain/ Materials positions. Candidate must have experience in plant Materials and Logistics.  Must possess excellent communications skills have and the ability to work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization. They will need to be able to commandrespect above their position.  The person will need to have excellent analytical skills to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.  The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously.