Sr SCM Analyst
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Job Description
Lead all supply chain activities and processes for the plant/operations unit
Define the plant supply chain strategy and translate into action plans based on plant/operations unit, BA SCM and Group strategy
Set plant/operations unit specific SCM standards and requirements towards external and internal contacts and ensure implementation based on BA SCM and Group standards
Implement and monitor BA and CT specific policies, procedures, and standards for SCM
Initiate and manage plant/operations unit SCM optimization measurements to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost situation in cross-functional teams
Contribute to strategic, budget and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, inventory, SCM costs, capacity and headcount planning)
Define SCM plant/operation's unit targets and ensure the achievement under consideration of internal and external customer expectations and contribution
Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures
Initiate and control investments for supply chain equipment (e.g. fork trucks)
Interface to segment, BA functions to gather local supply chain requirements, demands and other feedback.
Represent the plant/operations unit towards internal and external contacts regarding SCM topics (i.e. process requirements)
Initiate, participate in and/or steer local supply chain related and cross-functional projects
Participate actively in the activities of environmental health and safety
Lead change management in plant/operations unit SCM
Ensure compliance in plant/operations unit SCM
Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development, and coaching
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelors degree or Equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or minimum 10 years or more if no relevant Bachelors Degree
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor non-Continental employees for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree
- 7 years with degree
- SAP experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.