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location: el salto, jalisco
about the company
hella is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand forvia. Within this de facto group, hella stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. The company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its lifecycle solutions business group. Hella has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.
job objectives
planning, controlling and monitoring complex deliveries of a comprehensive range of purchased parts according to requirements and schedule.
responsibilities
* checking complex requirement notices regarding the quantities, dates and descriptions with the support of the system.
* defining and guaranteeing economical order quantities according to given planning rules.
* updating logistics material master data, taking into account defined targets such as safety stock levels for purchased parts.
* checking safety stock levels, batch sizes, lead times and correcting stored data.
* responsible for the stock levels of a complex parts spectrum.
* involvement in the optimization of the supply chain within the context of departmental specifications.
* carrying out complex stock management for a restricted area of responsibility.
* participation in coordination meetings with internal posts.
* controlling and monitoring component allocation for external production, considering the required quantity and time.
* central contact person for material planning processes and logistical supplier management in the plant.
* executing training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized material planning processes to purchase parts planners and supervisors.
* creating analyses of material master data, including stock values and ranges, and correcting according to standard specifications.
* measuring and monitoring targets.
* providing first‑level support for purchase parts planners in the plant.
* triggering orders and deadline inquiries.
* monitoring delivery dates, deadline follow‑up and guarantee of internal posts responsible.
* preparing complex solution measures in the event of supply bottlenecks in cooperation with internal posts, suppliers and the superior.
* checking incoming order confirmations and clarifying differences with internal posts and suppliers.
* coordinating on‑schedule provision of parts and/or materials between suppliers and internal posts.
* processing incoming goods journal and clarifying excess deliveries or schedule changes.
* setting up and permanently monitoring supplier consignment stores.
* preparing and carrying out logistics‑supplier meetings regarding deadlines and quantity problems.
* processing differences in invoices on the accounts payable side.
* monitoring kanban control loops and determining all necessary master and movement data.
* planning responsibility for items before sop.
* involvement in projects concerning process changes; participating in sourcing committees.
* monitoring stocktaking of materials provided by suppliers.
* training and supporting purchase parts planners.
* regular analyses and corrections of scheduling master data for procurement of materials.
* analyzing potential for optimization in procurement processes and initiating implementation.
* supporting the project team in the i2p phase regarding material planning processes.
* specifying and implementing system‑based change requests, including gap analysis, testing, user training, and documentation.
* documenting and configuring material planning related sap modules to meet business requirements.
qualifications
* at least one year of experience in a similar position.
* proficient in sap.
* knowledge of supply chain management.
competencies
* english language proficiency.
* strong communication skills.
* agile behavior.
contact
please send your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req17073.
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additional information
* seniority level: entry level
* employment type: full‑time
* job function: management and manufacturing
* industry: motor vehicle manufacturing
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