Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of a Material Planner Graduate is to verify that production line delivery aligns with minimum stock targets and logistics costs.Be accountable and ensure the daily execution of the procurement process related to all production materials supply in own portfolio to meet the production schedule, minimum stock levels of the customer plants, according to Service Levels Agreements and agreed Operational Cost (transaction cost).The role of a Material Planner Graduate is to verify that production line delivery aligns with minimum stock targets and logistics costs

The main missions of the role:

• On behalf of the plants, build-up a levelled procurement program per part/supplier, according to MRP calculation, taking into both plant needs (PIC/PDP) and suppliers’ capacity.
• Collaborate with the Transport Team to synchronize and optimize both transport and supply plans, and so contribute to transportation cost management, ensure the right account affectation for exceptional freights follow up.
• Lead the plant affectations of supplier deliveries when capacity constraints and ensure the proper communication/follow up.
• Follow-up the execution of the plans, raise and manage alerts when needed; Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
• Measure the supplier’s delivery performance (MPM), collaborate with Purchasing and the Plants to define corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Ensure the eventual supplier/plant claims and cost recharge inputs to PC&L managers and Controllers (Plants, Platform), follow the complete process with Purchasing to provide visibility & Forecast.
• Collaborate with the plants, purchasing and transportation team to continuously reduce inventories through regular reviews of the inventory segmentation (JNI) parameters in FCS.
• Support and facilitate other team members with exceptional deliveries/crises
• Ensure JNI performance and reporting
• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels; Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels (JNI);
• Ensure the check of supplier capacities (fixed and forecast horizon) with plants and purchasing, highlight if any deviation and propose potentials alternatives.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate Standard Processes for material supply from supplier to point of fitment: EDI usage, Lisa, Lisa NG and ASN usage according to ICB rules and FES X.0 requirements
• Ensure Master data accuracy related to procurement process, assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
• Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is hold with minimum liability, according to validity dates managed by plant team.
• Ensure the update of any supplier management documentation (SLA, Part Logistic data sheet, any specific agreements regarding packaging and safety stock requirement);
• Contribution to roadmap for productivity portfolio and supplier’s management
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production.
• Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands, issue formal quarterly review for critical suppliers.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time; visits planning can be set up for selected suppliers.
• Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor's degree/National Diploma in Industrial Engineering/Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
• Customer orientation / Team spirit / Autonomy
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• SAP knowledge appreciated

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.