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It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history At our Akron, OH location we are searching for a:

Manager Supply Chain

Where we need you

Röchling Automotive is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our team and lead the planning, logistics, and material flow activities within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain management, materials and production planning, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations, along with a proven track record of leading teams and driving continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from suppliers through production and to customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise internal and external logistics flows, including material planning, transportation, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements while minimizing inventory and logistics costs.
• Lead Materials Planning and Production Planning activities, balancing customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and supplier availability.
• Manage and monitor customer requirements, including delivery schedules, forecasts, releases, and changes in demand.
• Coordinate closely with customers, suppliers, purchasing, production, quality, engineering, and other internal departments to resolve supply chain issues and prevent disruptions.
• Oversee supplier performance and material availability, identifying risks and developing appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and material flow while identifying opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead shipping and receiving operations and ensure compliance with established procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain logistics processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor key supply chain and logistics KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve delivery performance, inventory, productivity, and cost.
• Manage logistics and supply chain costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop cross-functional logistics and supply chain teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and logistics operations.
• Utilize ERP/SAP systems and advanced Excel tools to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable automotive industry requirements.

How to convince us

• Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics, or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably within a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Previous experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing supply chain, materials, logistics, or cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Shipping & Receiving, and Transportation/Logistics.
• Experience working directly with automotive customers and suppliers, including customer releases, forecasts, delivery requirements, and supplier performance.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, and root-cause analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of supply chain metrics, inventory control, logistics costs, and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

If you''re ready to take the next step in your career with a global automotive supplier, we''d love to connect.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are - in 83 locations in 25 countries.

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Kaitlyn Wingate

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+1 864 486-0888

recruiting@roechling-automotive.us

Röchling Automotive USA LLP

2275 Picton Parkway

44312 Akron, OH

United States

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