TE Connectivity

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

The EMEA MPS Planning Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for establishing/maintaining a standardized EMEA MPS process in our manufacturing plants across the different technologies to ensure satisfying customer demand with minimum cost of inventory through optimal resource planning. Aligning with the factories the available capacity and resolve constraints timely. The individual will also support on specific transformation projects to ensure performance targets on inventory & service are met and builds a strong relationship between S&OP, MPS and S&OE.

What your background should look like:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supply chain planning and optimization the automotive sector
• Clear understanding of the complete supply chain and experience with complex supply chain structures
• Experience in cross-functional coordination and remote project management 
• Solid knowledge of operations & production processes and related production environment
• Extended knowledge of planning processes (capacity planning, supply planning, fine scheduling) and related planning systems
• Extensive supply chain knowledge, also manufacturing background.
• Lean culture mindset
• Strong leadership and people development skills, able to give direction in cross-functional environment.
• Culturally sensitive in operational working environment.
• Skilled in developing and implementing standardized processes
• Capable to drive and sustain performance improvements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, pragmatic approach, decision making 
• Knowledge in supply chain / master planning and ERP systems
• Certification in production and inventory management (e.g., APICS CPIM)
• Committed, entrepreneurial, proactive working attitude (“driver for change”)
• Communicates effectively at all organization levels
• Solid in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a weekly standardized MPS process across all plants and ensure adherence in each team
• Weekly monitoring load vs capacity for the AUT EMEA plants across the different manufacturing technologies
• Analyze production constraints, such as machine capacity, labor availability, and material availability, to optimize scheduling decisions.
• Communicate production schedules to manufacturing teams and monitor progress to ensure adherence to timelines and production goals.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or bottlenecks that may impact production efficiency or customer delivery commitments.
• Lead weekly EMEA MPS meeting with the plants.
• Participate in review meetings with Planning and Operations management.
• KPI review (Lates, STR, inventory) and respective improvement activities
• Responsible to develop and implement IBP Response & Supply in close alignment with other AUT EMEA stakeholders and alignment with the global roadmap.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the S&OP, S&OE and Product Line/Allocation team.
• Support Transfer Management and plants to ensure smooth transfers.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive improvement projects.
• Focus on people development and training.

Competencies

Building Effective Teams

Managing and Measuring Work

Motivating Others

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.