Supply Planning Specialist
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Supply Planning Specialist.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials to support production requirements, maintaining target inventory levels, and fostering effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Ensure raw material availability to support production requirements and meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Perform weekly material planning and procurement activities through JDE, coordinating supply requirements with production schedules.
Analyze demand trends and forecast fluctuations, collaborating with suppliers to confirm supply plans and proactively mitigate material shortages.
Monitor key planning and inventory reports, including exception planning, past-due requirements, critical components, and high-value inventory items, and communicate risks to Production Control teams.
Track and report supply chain KPIs, manage material discrepancies, coordinate engineering change implementations to prevent obsolescence, and maintain effective communication regarding critical supplier-related issues.
If you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on supply chain, material planning, and inventory management.
Experience managing projects and coordinating cross-functional activities to support business and operational objectives.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to effectively manage demand and supply requirements.
Proficiency in JDE (CPLAN) and strong analytical skills for planning, inventory control, and supply chain decision-making.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
What’s in it for you:
•Attractive compensation package
•Flexible Options (Monday to Thursdays at Office, Fridays from Home)
•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
- Function
- Purchasing & Logistics
- Location
- Ogden - Assembly (AOA)
Ogden - Assembly (AOA)
Workplace & Culture
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
About Autoliv United States
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.