Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. 

Essential Functions 

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• Develop and maintain all forecasting (short term and long term) for all product groups sold and/or produced in the Americas. Identify, develop, and lead local entity Demand Forecasters to ensure demand can be fulfilled in a timely manner
• Actively develop and maintain monthly Sales and Operations planning process (S&OP) by providing forecast information for upcoming 12-60 months (minimum) into the future for global production capacity planning
• As integral owner of the S&OP process, contribute to defining the optimum inventory levels of production and inter-company purchased items to ensure availability for customer demand while minimizing costs of such inventory (FG DIO targets)
• Conduct market data research and collaborate with Sales and Marketing team to create statistical forecasts ensuring solid production planning and supply chain execution for each entity in the Americas  
• Provide monthly updates to Sales Team detailing expected and actual sales performance
• Supervise multi location team to review data integrity of ERP systems pertaining to finished goods, work-in-process, raw material, lot sizes, min/max and safety stocks for each product group
• Ensure up-to-date processes, procedures and work instructions are maintained
• Maintain forecast accuracy and bias, KPIs ensuring they meet requirements
• Participate in and support Continuous Improvement and OPS (Oetiker Production System) activities to help streamline processes and improve efficiencies
• Provide support to other departments as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows
• ERP Operational Software – Working knowledge of all operational and vendor supplied software (SAP software experience an asset)
• Communication Skills: Interpersonal and Business Writing Skills
• Product Knowledge: Product training

Education / Experience

• 4 yr College Diploma in Business Administration (preferred), Operations and Inventory  Management (APICS  CPIM or CS & OP certification preferred) or Supply Chain Management experience
• 2-3 years of Automotive Manufacturing.  Customer Service, Production and Inventory Management, Logistics, Purchasing knowledge and hands-on proficiency in a high volume production and logistics environment

• Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 standards

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