Material Planning Specialist

Job Description - Material Planning Specialist (MER
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Shape the future today.

We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use:
This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

Assist the Manager in planning and organizing Mercedes-Benz Vans activities relating to the availability of USMCA sourced Part-by-Part material. Coordinate supply amongst production, purchasing, and suppliers.

• Develops and implements objectives with assigned suppliers regarding parts supply, and ensure that these objectives are kept.
• Formulates and implements a supply chain strategy with assigned suppliers, including coordination of delivery dates and quantities, and countermeasure plans in case of unforeseeable events.
• Provides and directs alternate plans for abnormal conditions, including, but not limited to, work stoppages at a supplier, material shortages, rejections, new priorities, etc.
• Mantains a high degree of integrity and fairness in transactions with assigned suppliers / logistics service providers and regularly monitors that activity to ensure its consistency.
• Develops relationships with assigned USMCA suppliers.
• Conducts VDA audits, capacity management checks, and quality checks with USMCA suppliers.
• Analyze capacity at suppliers and compare against production program. Develop strategies and counter measures together with Supplier, Purchasing and Cost Planning in case of bottlenecks.
• Escalates to local suppliers to resolve shipping, quality, damage, and internal issues at supplier location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or in a related Engineering field required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and/ or Supplier Quality.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mercedes Benz Vans LLC

United States of America - South Carolina - Charleston

8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy Charleston 29456