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Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d)

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Job ID JREQ-205057 Date posted 03/06/2024

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation.  Our global team of associates is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Bringing the Future Faster by Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

Job Posting Title

Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

DEUTSCH

• Steuert und optimiert der Supply Chain-Prozesse im gesamten Werk, fördert die kontinuierliche Verbesserung
• Legt wichtige Leistungskennzahlen und Benchmarks für die Logistikplanung fest, überwacht die Soll/Ist-Leistung und präsentiert der Geschäftsleitung die Ergebnisse
• Trägt Führungsverantwortung für das Logistik-Team innerhalb des Werks
• Kommuniziert mit Kunden, um Qualitätsthemen zu besprechen bzw. lösen, setzt eine reibungslose Kommunikation mit der Produktionsleitung, Beschaffung, Logistik und Vertrieb auf

ENGLISH

• Controls and optimizes supply chain processes throughout the plant, promotes continuous improvement
• Establishes key performance indicators and benchmarks for logistics planning, monitors target/actual performance and presents results to management
• Has leadership responsibility for the logistics team within the plant
• Communicates with customers to discuss and resolve quality issues, establishes smooth communication with production management, procurement, logistics and sales

Job Description

DEUTSCH

  • Koordination, Steuerung und kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung der logistischen Abläufe im Werk - vom Wareneingang über die Produktionslogistik bis hin zur Anlieferung beim Kunden
  • Verantwortung für die regelmäßgige Kontrolle und Pflege der Lagerbestände, Lagerorte und Inventur, sowie Abstimmung mit der Produktion zur Sicherung des Warenflusses
  • Optimierung der Lagerhaltung von verschiedenen Materialien
  • Durchführung umfassender Analysen in Hinblick der Unternehmensziele, Markt- und Verbesserungspotentiale
  • Erstellung von Kostenprognosen für Materialien, sowie Konzepten zur Kostensenkung
  • Einhaltung gesetzlicher Regelungen, Umweltrichtlinien und Sicherheitsbestimmungen
  • Regelmäßgige Abstimmung mit der Beschaffung, dem Vertrieb und der Qualitätssicherung
  • Führung, Entwicklung und Coaching der Mitarbeiter:innen im Logistik-Team, strategische Weiterentwicklung der Mitarbeiterqualifikationen, Planung von Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen
  • Einführung der IT-Systeme des Konzerns (z.B. Warenwirtschaftsystem) im Rahmen der Post-Merger-Integration
  • Alle weiteren Aufgaben nach Anweisung

ENGLISH

  • Coordination, control and continuous development of logistics processes in the plant - from incoming goods to production logistics and delivery to the customer
  • Responsibility for the regular monitoring and maintenance of stock levels, storage locations and stocktaking, as well as coordination with production to ensure the flow of goods
  • Optimizing the storage of various materials
  • Carrying out comprehensive analyses with regard to company goals, market and improvement potential
  • Preparation of cost forecasts for materials and cost reduction concepts
  • Compliance with legal regulations, environmental guidelines and safety regulations
  • Regular coordination with procurement, sales and quality assurance
  • Management, development and coaching of employees in the logistics team, strategic further development of employee qualifications, planning of further training measures
  • Introduction of the corporation's IT systems (e.g. merchandise management system) as part of post-merger integration
  • All other tasks as instructed

Required Skills and Education

DEUTSCH

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Wirtschaftsmathematik, Logistik Management oder ähnlichem 
  • Mindestens 7 Jahre Berufserfahrung in einer leitenden Funktion einer Logistik-Abteilung, idealerweise im Automotibilumfeld
  • Sehr gutes Fachwissen im Supply Chain Management (Disposition, Auftragsabwicklung, Fertigungsplanung), hohes technisches Verständnis
  • Grundlegendes rechtliches Verständnis
  • Gutes Grundwissen im Projektmanagement
  • Führungsqualitäten, lösungsorientierte und verantwortungsbewusste Arbeitsweise
  • Verhandlungsgeschick, Kommunikationsstärke, Durchsetzungsfähigkeit
  • Sehr gute IT-Anwenderkenntnisse (MS-Office), Erfahrung mit Oracle vom Vorteil
  • Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse

ENGLISH

  • Completed studies in the field of economics, industrial engineering, commercial mathematics, logistics management or similar
  • At least 7 years of professional experience in a managerial role in a logistics department, ideally in an automotive environment
  • Very good expertise in supply chain management (scheduling, order processing, production planning), high level of technical understanding
  • Knowledge of basic legal requirements
  • Good basic knowledge of project management
  • Leadership qualities, solution-orientated and responsible way of working
  • Negotiating skills, strong communication skills, assertiveness
  • Very good IT user skills (MS Office), experience with Oracle an advantage
  • Very good knowledge of German and English

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About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future.We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce.Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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