Europe and Africa Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Function

Drive continuous improvement in continuity of supply with Lear's global supply base

Summary of role

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst will monitor and audit Lear's suppliers' supply chain execution. The goal is to improve productivity, efficiency, flexibility, and reducing costs while securing optimal material levels and mitigating supply constraints.

Detailed Description of the Role (with bullets)

This roles work will include, but not limited to:

• Manage suppliers to resolve escalated critical supply constraints and ensure continuity of supply into Lear's manufacturing facilities
• Work with external suppliers and Lear internal cross functional teams (manufacturing, quality, engineering, purchasing) to resolve supplier operational non-compliance issues
• Work externally with suppliers and customer, and internally with cross-functional teams to develop, enhance, and execute supply chain processes to support E-System’s Supply Chain Resilience Strategy
• Document suppliers’ long-term plans and strategy to drive continuous improvement through regular audits of these plans
• Support in negotiations on long-term supply agreements with suppliers
• Perform long-term capacity studies to verify sufficient capacity is being planned for Lear needs

Advantages of working for Lear on this team

As a newly formed team, there is high visibility within the organization, as well as significant autonomy and opportunity to develop metrics and lead novel initiatives.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration Degree
• Master’s in supply chain or logistics might be a plus
• Fluent English skills.
• Good communication skills in cross functional teams
• Analytical and problem-solving Skills
• Team player
• Proficient organizational skills
• Previous experience in supply chain, automotive industry might be a plus
• Computer literacy – in particular with MS Office - Excel