.**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:5166 | ** JOB GRADE**: 13| ** ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-site**JOB DESCRIPTION**:**Position Summary**: Part of the supply chain function, this position is responsible to manage continuously a select set of suppliers to ensure standard supply delivery performance. It will also be responsible to identify areas of risk and develop mitigation plans when risks may impact supply.**Essential Functions**:- Manage supplier delivery performance by monitoring KPIs and taking right actions according our KPS methods guideline (PDCA)- Ensure seamless coordination and alignment by managing global supply demand and capacities of supplier (e.G. avoid capacity bottleneck situation by levelling and allocating (open) purchasing orders)- Proactively work with suppliers to identify risks in our local/global external supply base to mitigate line stops and special freights by early warning and setting right information's and actions. This includes coaching suppliers on process and procedures, risk management, and monitoring of at-risk deliveries.- Participate and contribute local SIOP process, e.G. get operational input for critical topics, provide information out of supplier escalation meetings etc.)- Support supplier escalation: Coordinate and execute counter actions with escalated suppliers, track and report their status and organize follow-ups (aligned with other locations by shared supplier).- Organize and perform on-site visits with critical suppliers to strengthen supplier relationship and define measures and preventive actions (by international supplier with the support of regional supply chain teams).**Knowledge**:- Strong knowledge of materials and inventory management- SAP knowledge preferred- Knowledge of materials management techniques**Experience**:**Analyst 1, Supplier Integration**- 2+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management required- SAP experience preferred- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus**Analyst 2, Supplier Integration**- 5+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management required- SAP experience preferred- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus- Advanced experience in their field**Analyst 3, Supplier Integration**- 7+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management required- SAP experience preferred- Plant experience in Supply Chain a plus- Expert in their field**Skills**:- Possesses excellent analytical skills and is capable of utilizing the appropriate tools (i.E., excel, system reports, etc.)- Ability to establish a professional, credible, and trusting relationship with the customer. Takes pride in ensuring positive overall customer experience.- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.- Active listener who strives for resolutions, and drives actions and tasks to completion.- Ability to influence and persuade to inspire action for both the customer and internal organizational team