Material Planner Aftermarket/ Operational Buyer

HELLA is a global, family-owned company listed on the stock exchange that employs some 38,000 members of staff at over 125 locations in some 35 countries. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services within Europe. In the Special Applications segment, HELLA also develops products for specialist vehicles. Complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electrical systems are produced in joint venture companies. With almost 7,000 people working in research and development, HELLA is one of the most important innovation drivers on the market. HELLA has achieved sales of around 6.6 billion Euros in fiscal year 2016/2017; in addition, the HELLA Group is one of the top 40 automotive parts suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies.

3 years of experience in acquisitions in production environment;
University degree;
Proficient Ms. Office skills (Word, Excel);
Experience with MRP tools (SAP knowhow is an advantage);
Highly organized, communicative, and flexible professional;
Excellent organizational, coordination and problem-solving skills;
Impeccable attention to detail;
Advanced knowledge of English, spoken and written;
German language skills represent a plus

Act as Business Partner to our internal supply chain organization as well as towards our external suppliers of purchased parts;
Check material requirements planning regarding quantities, dates and descriptions via SAP;
Define and guarantee orders and forecasts to suppliers, according to given planning rules;
Update logistics master data – taking into account defined targets (safety stock, MOQ etc).;
Perform stock management considering business targets and planning rules,
Monitor order confirmations, delivery dates and follow-ups, including executing managing internal problem solving and or/ initiate escalations if necessary;
Prepare solution measures in case of supply bottlenecks in cooperation with internal stakeholders and with suppliers;
Resolve quantitative complaints at reception;
Process differences in invoices (quantities/unit prices) on the Accounts Payable side.