Continental 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 ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. The position is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, implementing and controlling all supply chain activities and functions to meet budget and supply chain targets (e.g. maximize delivery performance, reduce cost and manage inventories) and representing the plant/operations toward internal and external contacts regarding SCM topics. The Supply Chain Management Analyst initiates, manages and implements action plans for continuous improvement of all supply chain relevant processes. Responsibilities: + 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, Business Area SCM and Group strategy. + Implement and monitor Business Area and ContiTech specific policies, procedures, and standards for SCM. + Initiate and manage plant/operations SCM optimization measures to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost situation in cross-functional teams. + Contribute to strategic, budget and operative planning of the plant/operations with respect to investments, inventory, SCM costs, capacity and headcount planning. + Define SCM plant/operational targets and ensure the achievement 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. forklift trucks, AGV, etc.) + Interface with sector and BA functions to gather local supply chain requirements, demands and other feedback. + 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 SCM. + Ensure compliance in plant/operations SCM. Required: + Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience if no degree + Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred: + SAP experience + APICS certification All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines **EEO-Statement:** EEO / AA / 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, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.