Material Planner/Traffic Scheduler

Job DescriptionForvia, a sustainable mobility technology leaderWe pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.Your mission, roles and responsibilities Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the efficiency of material procurement and transport operations? Join us as a Central Material Planner / Traffic Scheduler and take charge of daily execution, strategic planning, and continuous improvement within your portfolio. The Central Material Planner/Traffic Scheduler is accountable for:Daily execution of the procurement process related to serial materials supply in portfolioRespecting the production schedule, minimum stock levels of the customer plants, and according to Service Levels Agreements (SLA) and agreed Operational Cost (transaction cost)Follow-up the execution of the plans, raise and manage alerts when neededUnderstand and manage risks to minimize impact on production scheduleEnsure that platform and plants get the necessary materials and resources to meet production schedule and service delivery goalsManage and optimize transport flowsThe scope may include inbound and outbound; road, sea and air; standard; Full Truck Load (FTL), Less than Truck Load (LTL) and Shared FlowsContribute to the continuous improvement of the transport organizationParticipation in working groups with the goal of problem solving and/or ensure process improvementsYour profile and competencies to succeed Minimum education level:Bachelor's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain managementProfessional Experience: First experience in transport operations or material planning appreciated. Skills and competencies: SAP knowledge and especially MM, PP and TM modules appreciatedMulti-functional & Multi-cultural communicationMinimum bi-lingual (English + one other language)Customer orientation / Team spirit / Resiliency / Autonomy / Openness to new ideasAbility to work under time pressureWhat we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June , Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than , people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.In June , we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than .As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.