Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

To communicate and manage customer demand requirements using EDI, customer portals, and MFGPRO, then convert these into agreed production plans that meet both inventory and resource objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop production plans in support of on time customer deliveries that also meet agreed inventory targets.
• Co-ordinate with Value Streams’ production schedules to execute plans that balance service, cost, efficiency, and inventory as well as
• Schedule downtime that coordinates with the value stream leaders, maintenance, manufacturing engineers and for other support functions (lean, PM, improvements, etc.)
• Prepare trunk schedules to meet customer demand, and communicate these where appropriate to the relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate and work with customers to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Utilise customer portals and processes to the required standards as defined by the customer.
• Daily support of Finished Goods by conducting plant inventory walks, managing cycle count process.
• Employ appropriate analytical tools,a nd judgment to make sound decisions in a timely way.
• Look for ways to simplify and improve processes through applying new methods and approaches to both existing and new processes.
• Apply supply chain information tools as appropriate for executing required tasks (MFGPRO, FAS/MS, iDash, Gladius, Cognos, etc.)
• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures, supporting Supply Chain Improvement initiative.
• Provide support and leadership for record integrity, physical inventory, and overall department objectives
• Root cause analysis of problems identified through the value streams.
• Other tasks as requested

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

High School Diploma

Demand or Supply Planning, ERP systems, Office tools/systems (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience with Problem solving (root cause analysis).

DESIRABLE

Bachelor's Degree

APICS CPIM / CSCP

Company Description

GKN is located in Bowling Green, OH and is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to better in everything we do. GKN operates separate companies: GKN Aerospace and GKN Automotive employing 56,000 people in more than 30 countries. GKN Automotive is the market leader in the development and delivery of contemporary and electrified driveline systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s automotive manufacturers.