Supply Planner EMEA Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the worlds largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment.Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024 SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion

We arenow looking for a

Supply Planner EMEA
- Automotive Business

As a Supply Planner in the EMEA Automotive organization you are responsible for securing product availability and optimizing inventory to serve both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket (VA) customers. You manage end-to-end supplyfrom factory finished goods to SKF stock and customer consignmentand ensure the reliable flow of both manufactured and traded products.

You play a critical role in service and inventory performance improvement capacity planning and active participation in the S&OP process to drive operational excellence and alignment across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure on-time product availability across OE and Aftermarket demand including SKF warehouses and customer consignment.
• Translate demand plans into supply plans for internal and traded products including inbound flow coordination and supplier follow-up.
• Manage inventory replenishment processes for assigned assortments across EMEA locations.
• Optimize system usage and master data (e.g. DOH SO99) to improve inventory performance end-to-end.
• Align production and supply capacity with manufacturing plants to meet forecast demand and delivery targets.
• Drive the Monthly S&OP (MSP) process by preparing supply and capacity proposals identifying risks and proposing mitigation actions.
• Participate in Weekly S&OE routines to resolve deviations from the supply plan in a structured collaborative way.
• Monitor inventory order books and supply plans while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional alignment across Sales Logistics Procurement Customer Service and Manufacturing.

Requirements

• Relevant academic background in Supply Chain Logistics Engineering or Business Administration.
• Supply Chain experience in the automotive sector (OE and/or Aftermarket) is highly valued.
• Power BI and any supply chain planning systems are an advantage
• Experience managing both internal and external (traded) product flows is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply and inventory planning including customer consignment and factory coordination.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt plans based on changing conditions or constraints.
• High level of ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.

You will enjoy working here if youare

• Comfortable working in an endtoend supply planning role translating demand into supply plans and balancing service level inventory and capacity constraints
• Confident collaborating with factories suppliers and crossfunctional teams in an OE and Aftermarket automotive environment
• Analytical proactive and accountable with a strong interest in S&OP processes continuous improvement and datadriven decision making

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore we only focus on your experience skills and potential. Come as you are just be yourself. #weareSKF

Some additional information

This position can be located at any Automotive sites in EMEA with preferred locations beingSchweinfurt GermanySaint-Cyr FranceAirasca Italy orGothenburg Sweden.

Please note that we cant accept applications via email.

Is this you

If the answer is yes submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 24th of May.We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

At SKF we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.