Material Planning Specialist (LS50E7)
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for an Associate Materials Management Specialist. This position is based at our office in Amparo/SP.
The Associate Materials Management Specialist at Marelli is responsible for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing transport and warehouse management tools, optimizing Materials Management networks, driving sustainability initiatives, and supporting customs activities. The Associate Materials Management Specialist will contribute to achieving operational efficiency and improving overall Materials Management performance.
Your Responsibilities will be:
• Materials Management KPIs monitoring: Regularly monitor, analyze, and report Materials Management KPIs such as transport costs, premium freight costs, packaging costs, and freight forwarders’ quality performance. Conduct root cause analysis for unachieved KPIs and propose actions to improve performance.
• Transport management tools: Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of transport management tools, ensuring efficient and effective transportation operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for transport optimization solutions such as increasing saturation, implementing milkrun systems, and optimizing flows.
• Warehouse operations: Monitor warehouse costs on a monthly basis and identify areas for optimization. Promote warehouse footprint optimization solutions, such as synergies, to enhance efficiency. Develop and implement warehouse processes for physical and digital flows, including ERP systems. Define and introduce warehouse standards for staff and equipment.
• World-class Materials Management processes: Introduce and maintain world-class Materials Management processes and standards in logistic operations, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and guidelines. Continuously seek improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Customs support: Provide support to plant operations on customs activities, including import/export processes, goods of origins, and customs regulations. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with customs requirements.
• Sustainability initiatives: Implement and promote solutions that contribute to achieving sustainability targets set by the company. Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and enhance sustainability across Materials Management operations.
• Project support: Follow specific projects related to Materials Management operations and provide guidelines to all divisions. Contribute to the development of transportation design tools and deployment of global standards within the Materials Management network.
• Global transport management system: Contribute to the optimization of the inter-region Materials Management network and support the deployment and maintenance of the global transport management system.
What Qualifications you will bring:
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing, or a related field.
• Minimum experience: Entry-level, experience in Materials Management or supply chain-related roles. Knowledge of Materials Management KPIs, transport management systems, and warehouse operations.Understanding of customs regulations and import/export processes. Familiarity with sustainability practices and initiatives in Materials Management operations is a plus. Strong understanding of Materials Management and supply chain management principles, processes, and best practices.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis. Proficient in using relevant software applications and tools for Materials Management and supply chain management.
- Advanced English is mandatory. You will have daily interactions with other countries.
Other skills that we would welcome:
Expectations from you in this position:
• Effective monitoring and improvement of Materials Management KPIs, leading to enhanced performance and cost optimization
• Successful implementation and utilization of transport management tools and warehouse management processes
• Contribution to the development and maintenance of world-class Materials Management processes and standards
• Support provided for plant operations on customs activities, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Implementation and promotion of sustainability solutions, contributing to achieving the company’s sustainability targets
• Active involvement in specific Materials Management projects, providing guidelines for all divisions
• Contribute to optimizing the inter-region Materials Management network and the global transport management system
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Green Technology business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Website, such as LinkedIn.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.