Supply Chain Specialist

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Future Starter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Country/Region: US

Location:

Marshall, IL, US, 62441

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About the Team: The Supply Chain team is a fast‑paced, collaborative group focused on ensuring seamless material flow, supplier coordination, and on‑time delivery to meet customer demands. They work closely across functions to proactively manage shortages, optimize inventory, and drive continuous process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Run customer‑specific bill of material checks
• Compile supplier commitment/shipment updates within tracker
• Understand plant usage and customer run‑out dates and elevate shortages as needed
• Address carrier delivery issues for inbound/outbound material.
• Compile Customer Tracker info as needed
• Expedite material shortages and provide purchasing support
• Ensure balance of stock on‑hand between plants during shortages
• Understand material flow within plant – SAP locations and transactions

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V‑lookup).
• Minimum of four years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, an Associate's degree in a related field with a minimum of seven years’ experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management; or a high school diploma with ten years of experience in production/supplier planning and purchasing/supply chain management.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience using SAP.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration‑related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration‑related support).

IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next‑generation driver assistance and high‑performance computing technologies.

Be part of our ZF team as Supply Chain Specialist and apply now!

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We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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