Job Description

Lead 1-3, SAP PP Process

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 3590 | JOB GRADE: 14

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title: Lead 1-3, SAP PP Process

Reports To: Director, Process Development

Date Last Revised: March 10, 2023

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the supply chain process at the manufacturing sites through strong systems utilization of the ERP system (SAP) through strategic continuous improvement projects. This individual will be tasked with driving process standardization and improvements in the areas of production and demand planning processes. Additionally, this role includes supporting other SAP modules leads with technical knowledge and know how as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and champion SAP APO production & demand planning modules, including material replenishment related projects to support business initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, Supply Chain managers, plants, process owners and SAP users to identify new opportunities and execute projects within supply chain.
• Manage SAP leads with training, investigating SAP functionality, and process improvement opportunities and recommending solutions.
• Proactively seek and implement appropriate solutions and options to stay current with technology and industry changes.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of ERP flow and understanding relating to business processes.
• Knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies and internal logistics.
• Knowledge of SAP - production planning module required.
• Working knowledge of additional SAP modules preferred.
• Working knowledge of BI or other reporting systems preferred.
• Working knowledge about Order-to-Delivery related processes within supply chain (including logistics, manufacturing, finance, etc.).
• Automotive or trucking industry knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lean material replenishment strategies, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Proven knowledge of production order interfaces.
• Knowledge of agile practice and methods a plus.

Experience:

Lead 1, SAP PP Process

• 3+ years of functional operations experience with focus on production planning or materials management

• 1+ years of SAP R/3, S4 Hana, APO, PPDS and Optimizer experience.

• 3+ years of continuous improvement / project management experience.

Lead 2, SAP PP Process

• 5+ years of functional operations experience with focus on production planning or materials management

• 3+ years of SAP R/3, S4 Hana, APO, PPDS and Optimizer experience.

• 5+ years of continuous improvement / project management experience.

Lead 3, SAP PP Process

• 7+ years of functional operations experience with focus on production planning or materials management

• 5+ years of SAP R/3, S4 Hana, APO, PPDS and Optimizer experience.

• 7+ years of continuous improvement / project management experience.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Self-awareness and ability to adapt communication style, to influence the audience.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP PPDS and APO, including demand planning, inventory, and replenishment strategies.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing business environments.
• Customer oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond to multiple demands.
• Self-starter, team player with the ability to work independently.

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred.
• Green Belt certification is preferred.
• SAP Certification is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to the manufacturing locations occasionally.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Telework policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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