SAP Process Lead – Production Planning
Published | March 6, 2019 |
Location | Elyria, OH |
Category | Default |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
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Position Summary:
This is a full time position within Supply Chain Excellence and serves as a key interface between Bendix’ operational functions and IT. The position supports Supply Chain teams and manufacturing plants by leading key, strategic continuous improvement projects with a focus on leveraging SAP. This position is tasked with driving process improvement and process standardization in the areas of production planning, demand planning, inventory management, MRP planning and lean replenishment processes. Additionally, this role includes the support of SAP PP and MM users with technical knowledge as needed, as well as driving improvements via various methods (including training, testing, investigating new functionality, defining requirements etc). SAP APO experience is essential to this role.
Essential Functions:
- Lead or participate in production planning and material replenishment related projects as needed to support business initiatives
- Collaborate with IT, Supply Chain managers, plants, process owners and SAP users to identify new CI opportunities and execute agreed upon projects within supply chain.
- Support SAP Expert User Groups by training, investigating SAP functionality and process improvement opportunities and recommending solutions.
- Proactively seek and recommend appropriate solutions and options to stay current with technology and industry changes.
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Self-awareness and ability to adapt communication style to influence the audience
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Project management skills
- Advanced knowledge of SAP PPDS and APO, including demand planning, inventory and replenishment strategies.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing business environments
- Customer oriented
- Skills to work well under pressure and multiple demands
- Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies, forecasting and inventory optimization
- Working knowledge of BI or other reporting systems preferred
- Automotive or trucking industry knowledge preferred
- Working knowledge of Order-to-Delivery related processes within supply chain (including logistics, finance, procurement, warehousing etc.)
- Knowledge of various analytical tools to analyze data
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of SAP APO experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of functional operations experience with focus on production planning or materials management
- Minimum of 3-5 years of continuous improvement / project management experience
- Proven track record of success required
- Green Belt certification preferred
- Global experience preferred
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
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