Hybrid Launch Supply Chain Planner chez Mercedes-Benz Group AG

We are looking for a launch supply chain analyst who will be responsible for the procurement activities for new launch models Mercedes after sales.

As supply chain analyst you will be a central point of contact for various supply chain activities. You will actively steer your responsible suppliers to make

sure there is a constantly availability of spare parts for the Global Mercedes-Benz after-sales organization.

Your main functions will be:

• Manage all logistic operations including all logistic assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective spare part availability for all new launches taking into account a wide range of influences.
• Ensure correct master data parametrization for correct forecasting and order placement.
• Key Account for your own portfolio of suppliers as well for the internal and external, direct and indirect stakeholders.
• Critical Parts Management
• Preventive Risk Management and steering
• Initiate and perform cross- site demand and capacity management by participating in demand and capacity boards
• Work closely with higher management and supplier managers in severe bottleneck situations, whole steering and moderating meetings with supplier in escalation mode 

• University degree in Logistic or Business Administration
• Negotiation skills at first stage with suppliers
• 2 years of experience in supply chain activities
• Conflict and analytical resolution skills
• Resilience and flexibility outside of standard processes
• Confident in decision-making
• Independent way of working with a strong ability to work in a team
• Fluent Business English skills verbal and written are necessary
• Preferable with German
• MS package skills and other IT systems like SAP
• High social competence