Procurement Material Planning Supervisor

Company Description Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Job Description OVERVIEW: u00b7 The Procurement Manager leads a team of Material Planners who evaluate the forecasted demand of the business segments of Commercial Vehicle and Services, Original Equipment Services and Aftermarket and procure the necessary materials to support warehousing and distribution across North America. u00b7 The Procurement Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the material planning department. This includes but is not limited to establishing material planning strategies and processes, monitoring material availability and inventory levels, escalation of material shortages with internal and external suppliers, establishing the production schedule and supporting the organization to achieve common and individual goals of the Business Segments in the Allentown site. u00b7 The Procurement Manager has to display a high degree of communication, coordination, and technical skills to perform their duty. u00b7 The Procurement Manager interacts with suppliers, with other departments in the company, and to a high degree with other Supply Chain Management personnel throughout the Business Area. u00b7 The Procurement Manager reports to the Head of Supply Chain Management within the location. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: u00b7 Disciplinary responsibility for all Material Planners at the Allentown site. u00b7 Determine and organize daily activities and prioritize the tasks to achieve performance goals and support internal and external customer requirements u00b7 Monitor KPIu2019s to measure and manage the performance of the Material Planning Department, including material availability and inventory level for finished goods, buy-resell and component parts; freight cost; communicate to the team; track and monitor achievement to KPIs u00b7 Review and analyze the material planning parameters in SAP; recognize material shortages and overages; initiate corrective actions and monitor impact to inventory levels; reduce freight cost. u00b7 Lead monthly Volume Review Meetings with Product Management/Sales in order to meet Sales and Inventory targets; coordinate the data input to Trading Demand Planning (TDP) and the monthly forecast u00b7 Provide problem solving resources and managing the department Manage Talent Management process for Procurement Department (goal setting, performance review, succession planning, training) u00b7 Coach team members during critical supply issues and escalate within the organization when needed; obtain additional resources required to meet external customeru2019s expectations u00b7 Represent the department in meetings and be a part of the decision-making processes and interaction with all levels of Management within the company and with external business partners u00b7 Determine project activities between suppliers and internal departments, e.g. Customer Service, Warehouse, Finance, Sales and assign responsibility to the Material Planners as appropriate/applicable u00b7 Collaborate on projects with internal and external business partners in IT for EDI and SAP Material Management ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: u00b7 Act as material planner and manage certain supplier accounts as needed u00b7 Act as key user for supplier data maintenance, TDP, MRP parameters; responsible for training on changes Initiate meetings with product management or related departments to ensure current knowledge of products/parts as it relates to the material planning function u00b7 Implement Terms & Conditions as negotiated by Purchasing and maintain order lead-times, minimum order quantities and supplier forecast. Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE + Bacheloru2019s degree required + SAP experience in SAP module Material Management + 5 plus yearsu2019 experience in Procurement / Material Planning / Material Management + Leadership experience + 10% travel domestic and international is required Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. AUMOVIO may offer relocation assistance for this opportunity. ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT + Masters degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt + Experience in electronic data interchange (EDI) + Experience with PowerBI and data analytics + Experience in the automotive industry, aftermarket or auto distribution + APICS (now ASCM) CPIM / CSCP certification Additional Information THE PERKS u00b7 Immediate Benefits u00b7 Robust Total Rewards Package u00b7 Paid Time Off u00b7 Employee Discounts u00b7 Competitive Bonus Programs u00b7 Employer 401k Match u00b7 Employee Assistance Program u00b7 Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional u00b7 And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isnu2019t just anyoneu2019s job. u200bMake it yours u200bJoin AUMOVIO. Own Whatu2019s Next.u200b

Created: 2026-03-18