.Tasks'-The primary purpose of this role is to process incoming prototype orders (both internal and external) in order to provide the requested parts on time and with quality. The role has to work with the project management organization, the engineering community, the plants and the prototype shop.- issue timely orders to manufacturing and to suppliers with approved ordering parameters.- coordinate incoming timing with internal departments.- maintains open orders received, and advises team of changing due dates that cannot be met.- prepares and monitors schedule to establish lead time of each order to meet shipping dates according to customer orders.- utilizes planning tools to determine prototype requirements.- prepares reports and maintains orders based on customer demand and determines quantities and due dates.- works closely with engineering to understand design changes that will impact prototype orders.- Assist with informing customer on any impact of delivery or their build in timely manner (ie; support plans, recoverytiming n root cause reqd).- Manage late requests from the customers.- escalate as required and initiate appropriately.- utilize customer portals as necessary and support Sales team for sales and purchase order activities.- support prototype meetings to review component procurement / shortage and supplier readiness.- follows up on supplier due dates to ensure no timing slippage.**Qualifications**:Relevant experience in Prototype planning/coordination or material planning.At least 3 years experience in the automotive or consumer electronics industry in a variety of functionsProficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Attention to detailsAbility to identify issues and confidence to escalate to the right expertsConfidence to work independentlyAbility to adapt to an ever changing work environmentBe able to work in distributed global team environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Work in a team environment, strong initiative, self motivated and flexible.**Benefits**:GehaltsbonusLebensversicherungGesundheitsvorsorgeReisekostenzulageMitarbeiter werben MitarbeiterFlexible ArbeitszeitenKantineKarriereberatung und TrainingsangebotAbout usContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems