Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management; Logistics
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 41844
At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!
As a Supply Chain Planner at BENTELER Automotive, you will play a critical role in optimizing our supply chain processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow, cost-effective transportation, and streamlined logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Cost Calculation (Process “Acquire & Quote”): Calculate supply chain costs for new projects and products. Analyze cost drivers and recommend cost-saving strategies. Value Chain Optimization (Processes “Develop & Launch” and “Make & Deliver”): Develop and implement detailed concepts across the entire value chain. Continuously optimize processes to enhance efficiency (K2 and K3). Process Mapping and Cost Analysis: Evaluate costs related to transport, containers, warehousing, and inventory capital commitment. Identify bottlenecks and propose countermeasures. Layout Planning and Lean Material Flow: Design layout plans to ensure lean material flow within our facilities. Implement lean principles such as Kanban, internal milk runs, and supermarkets. Material Supply and Quotation Preparation: Support urgent planning requests from plants and customer lines. Prepare supply chain data and quotation documents for negotiations with service providers. Container Regulations and Packaging Optimization: Define standard regulations for containers. Optimize packaging processes at JIS and components plants. Transportation Support and Data Management: Assist with urgent transportation requests. Prepare transportation data and negotiate with transport service providers. Monitor transport rate developments and maintain data integrity in the Transportation Management System. General Support: Collaborate with the direct supervisor and provide assistance as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning or related roles. Proficiency in transportation management systems and planning tools. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
If you’re passionate about optimizing supply chains and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Your contact
Casondra Meerschaert
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 248 364-7274
Your new employer
The BENTELER Group always has the answer. That’s because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with around 23,000 colleagues in nearly 26 countries.
The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are born—and where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether it's the body, the chassis, or the engine, we’re constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!