Releasing and Forecasting Supply Chain Specialist

The Releasing and Forecasting Supply Chain Specialist role is responsible to aid in resolving releasing and/or supply concerns identified by internal team and/or external business users. This position is key to ensuring supply chain releasing processes & systems are maintained & operating as designed for business use.  Exposure to cross functional teams outside of Supply Chain for example MLM, Finance, ICT and/or the external supply base, is to be expected.  Coordinate with system analysts while supporting executive reporting and/or system data integrity maintenance.

Specific responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Working cross functionally with vehicle Platform & Demand planning teams on timely release program processing for VBASS & CHIERS inclusive of weekend and mid-week release process
• Apply approved assembly plant calendar changes, B/O & J1 updates, actualization, PC1 updates/ changes
• Support/Host Weekly Supplier update call
• Lead and coordinate with Supply Chain ICT to resolve system issues
• Coordinating with releasing/forecasting analysts & ensure KPI reporting & timelines are met as well as maintaining release adjustments
• Supporting supply chain system data integrity as an administrator and user for systems such as CLD/CLS
• Supporting proposals for supply chain system enhancements such as FOG/VBASS/CHIERS/CLD/CLS & supplier disputes via Sirius 2, provide timely feedback to cross functional teams on enhancement feasibility
• Presenting updates to Leadership team and/or program/platform managers as needed
• Critical to this role is an understanding of how parts are released, the associated processes and teams involved
• Candidate must be willing to work cross functionally and hold areas outside of the departmental scope accountable, be an agent of positive change

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, ICT, Logistics, Operations Management, or other closely related degree from an accredited program
• Minimum of 8 years of Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Materials Logistics Management or related experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to think strategically and develop/improve processes
• Self-directed in achieving defined goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience and understanding of STLA’s product configuration, bill of material, forecasting, releasing and purchasing systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills including experience presenting information to large and diverse groups including upwards to Level 1 and 2 Executives
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge