Material Planning Supervisor job - ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

About ThyssenKrupp

ThyssenKrupp AG (TK) is a leading global diversified technology and materials group based in Essen, Germany. It has 160,000 employees in nearly 80 countries working with passion and expertise to develop technologies, products and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and commitment are the basis for our success. In fiscal year 2013/2014, the Group generated sales of €41 billion (approximately $51.7 billion).

Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.

In North America, ThyssenKrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, ThyssenKrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

In 2011, ThyssenKrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all ThyssenKrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.

Business Area

ThyssenKrupp Presta USA is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. ThyssenKrupp Presta USA provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, and rack and pinion steering gears. ThyssenKrupp Presta USA is part of the ThyssenKrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, the local facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet.

In September of 2012, the company opened an additional office on the northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. ThyssenKrupp Presta USA is a proud member of the Terre Haute business community and was recognized as the “Top Employer of 2012″ by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.

Job Description

The Material Planning Supervisor will be responsible for developing and managing employees of the material planning department to achieve personal development targets while at the same time leading the team members to achieve department and company goals and objectives. The primary technical responsibility of this position is to coordinate all planning and supply chain activities related to purchased material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages plant materials process to support operations in meeting performance of department
  


• Manages the ordering process to ensure that inventory levels meet Plant, Division and Corporate expectations
  


• Manages and coordinates ramp up and ramp down process for purchased material
  


• Leads organization in attaining key metrics, including Days on Hand (DOH)
  


• Improves inventory accuracy by maintaining a formalized inventory cycle counting procedure with root cause analysis to drive corrective action
  


• Plans and coordinates annual physical inventory in accordance with corporate accounting procedures
  


• Manages freight spend for purchased material to ensure the overall cost meets Plant, Division, and Corporate targets
  


• Balances and coordinates the work loads and responsibilities of the employees within the materials planning function
  


• Develops and manages training plans for the employees within the material planning department
  


• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct responsible for the material planning department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. MRP experience Supply Chain experience (including): expediting material, coordinating supplier capacities, monitoring supply base action/recovery plans, ability to work with international suppliers, cycle count and Automotive experience preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years job experience or 5 years job experience in supply chain management preferred. Excellent communication skills and computer competency. Repetitive manufacturing background within an automated environment is a plus

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be experienced with MRP systems (SAP preferred); use of Microsoft Office products and internet usage is required.

Legal Text

ThyssenKrupp Presta USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.