**Supply Chain Specialist
GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems.
A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. We are a trusted partner for most of the world's automotive companies, specialising in developing, building and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.
90% of the global vehicle manufacturers choose GKN Automotive and everyday 100's of millions of cars are driven everyday using our technology. We've spent more than 20 years driving innovation in electric drive systems, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electrical Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today.
**GKN Automotive Mexico**:
Established in 1979, today we employ 3500 talented professionals across 2 production sites and one distribution centre at our facilities in Celaya and Villagran, Guanajuato. With a footprint of 251,439m2 and over 151 productions lines we produce CV Drive shafts and Propshafts at our state-of the-art manufacturing sites which include a forging operation. The Mexico operations represent a critical regional facility for GKN Automotive and have also been recognized internationally for excellence and innovation. As leading Tier 1 supplier we are supplying most leading global established OEMs and we also have customers among the emerging vehicle manufacturers as we help them find new, sustainable solutions for the next phase of the automotive industry.
Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It's a place where our multi-discipline teams partner, collaborate, and learn from each other.
We take pride in developing our people and in supporting them to achieve their career goals. Professional development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills. Today, more than 40% of our leadership team has progressed from operational delivery roles and 10% of our employees have moved into global positions supporting the wider organization.
**Job Purpose**
Establishes plans and programs to continuously monitor and improve the flow of materials and information in the value chain based on established company guidelines.
**Specifications -**
Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
- Advanced English.
- 3 years of experience in production planning and material flow.
**Job responsibilities**
- Analyze SIOP plan to design and update main Value Chain parameters (Intervals, supermarket size, line loading, etc.).
- Develop weekly MS plan.
- Identify potential flow disruption risks within the value chain and facilitate containment actions and initiate escalation process.
- Contribute with the compliance of the value chain indicators, DSA. Lead Time, Inventory Turns, Intervals, etc.
- Perform continuous improvement in the flow of materials and information through the value chain.
- Coordinate with material planning manager the availability of raw materials and subcontracts to ensure flow within the value chain.
- Participate in the development of visual management tools to monitor the health of the supermarkets within the value chain.
- Participate in the reduction of lost time due to material availability, measured against LTA.
**Technical Competencies**
- Proficient in Supply Chain APICS tools (CPIM desirable).
- Proficient in value chain mapping tools, mix models and shared resource management.
- Use analysis and problem solving tools.
- Use of MFG Pro system.
- Knowledge of GKN processes.
- Proficient in Supply Chain tools.
- Use Office packages at a basic level.
- PMCIL
- Proficient in Lean tools.
- Uses operations research and transportation models.
**Our Offer**
This is an excellent opportunity play a part in shaping the future of the automotive industry and to have a career defining experience that you will be proud to say you are part of.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. As part of a flexible working culture you will also enjoy seasonal bonuses, savings fund, food vouchers, physical and psychological health care, life insurance and ongoing career progression and development support.
Our people are at the heart of our success. If these projects excite you and you want to help drive innovation and change in our industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and help us to accelerate the future, together !