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Electric Buyer Analyst

Volkswagen Group Of America Chattanooga ,TN

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and

Posted on September 23, 2017

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing. Role Summary: Establish and achieve an annual business plan to optimize the material cost of assigned parts. Responsible for production parts sourcing for Volkswagen Group of America. Develop and implement localization and hidden cost strategies. Establish and maintain supplier strategy which support regional and global material group strategies. Secure part supply capacity based on annual and projected production volumes. Role Responsibilities: Achieve annual business plan savings commitments as defined by Commodity Manager. Negotiate annual material cost savings with assigned suppliers and material groups and report on a monthly basis. Responsible for future and current series product sourcing, including the negotiation of material cost and tooling investment. Present the results to regional and global sourcing committees for decision. Implement regional and global material group strategies. Coordinate as necessary with counterparts within the VW Group. Analyze and monitor Global macro-economic, geo-political, and unforeseen events that influence material cost. Analyze localization and deep localization rate of assigned parts. Develop and implement strategies to increase localization and deep localization rate. Benchmark competitor products and specifications for cost optimization. Participate in cost reduction workshops to identify alternative materials, manufacturing processes, etc. Utilize product knowledge and expertise to evaluate optimal material cost of future vehicle programs. Ensure contracted capacity is available to meet project requirements. Responsible for crisis management of unforeseen supply chain disruptions. Evaluate and negotiate Engineering Change Requests with suppliers to achieve optimum piece price, investment and timing. Responsible of entry and maintenance of purchasing information systems (purchase orders, tooling orders, capacity, etc.) LI-RA1 Requirements: 3-5 years automotive purchasing experience Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering MBA Preferred Advanced Microsoft Office user Desired qualifications: OEM or Tier 1 Purchasing experience with one or more of the following Starters Alternators Lighting Electric vehicle components Batteries Control modules Wiring Systems LI-RA1

Project Buyer

Volkswagen Group Of America Chattanooga ,TN

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and

Posted on September 23, 2017

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing. Role Summary The Project Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the implementation and reporting of his/her parts packages starting from the handover of the nominated supplier until three months after the start of production (SOP), within the defined cost, invest, and timing targets defined by management. The Project Buyer plays a central role in bringing new vehicle projects from concept into production. The Project Buyer works internally with the Commodity Purchasing colleagues, and across the Volkswagen organization with R&D, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Manufacturing, as well as international locations and management groups collaborating on global projects. Collaboration with the Forward Sourcing team to ensure familiarity with parts being sourced and supplier strategies. Commercial and timing responsibility for assigned parts and suppliers between nomination and start of vehicle production (SOP). Negotiation of technical changes with supplier, including tooling cost, piece price and timing, to meet commercial and delivery objectives. Managing and reporting timing for part development and off-tool sample delivery in support of pre-series builds. Anticipation and resolution of issues that can jeopardize a flawless launch. Monitoring and reporting of tooling and supplier manufacturing site readiness to ensure a supplier’s capability to meet the pre-series build events and SOP. Maintenance of purchase orders, timing and part history using VW-internal systems. The ideal candidate is a hybrid of technician, negotiator, program manager and problem solver. Role Responsibilities General: Assure process consistency with VWGoA and relevant K-BN Group requirements Representation of Purchasing in internal meetings, presentations and Pilot Halls Conclude commercial negotiations with suppliers from hand off through SOP 3 Timely and accurate maintenance of Purchasing systems and databases (TEVON, EBON etc.) Resolution of Purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies, thorough purchasing processes and procedures Performs other Purchasing tasks as required Commercial: Tracking and reporting of each assigned part’s cost history until SOP 3 (piece price, invest, LTCs) Negotiate, present and implement engineering changes (AEKO, KV-AEKO) for piece price and invest Timely and Accurate issuance of Purchasing contracts, amendments, and kickoffs Representation of assigned parts in the AEKO-Runde Project Management: Reporting of parts status during all milestones of the PEP process Regular interfacing with Purchasing colleagues in Wolfsburg, Chattanooga, and Puebla Proactive identification and resolution of problems related to assigned parts / suppliers Evaluation, preparation and presentation of various business case scenarios Agreement, communication, and tracking of deliverables from internal customers (R&D, Finance, K-BS) LI-RA1 Required 3 – 5 years of experience in automotive industry or related field Experience with manufacturing processes, tools and technologies Experience analyzing cost breakdowns, cost drivers, supplier offers Demonstrated negotiating experience: piece price, tooling and timing with external suppliers for assigned packages Ability to work independently without direct supervision Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint,MS Outlook, and Excel Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a high-pressure environment Effective communication with internal customers and with outside vendors/suppliers Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills Manages more complex work packages and workload Assists in the training of new employees Desired MBA or foreign studies experience German language capability Persuasive and persistent Self-motivated with ability to work independently Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Timely completion of processes Dependable execution of recurring tasks Experience in handling multi-million dollar projects from a Procurement prospective Negotiation experience at an OEM or Tier 1 LI-RA1

Production Buyer / Planner

Komatsu Forklift Usa, Inc. Chattanooga ,TN

External Job Title: Production Buyer / Planner Interest Category: Administrative Position Type: Full Time Country: United States State: Tennessee City: Chattanooga Shift: First/Day Shift Description: Komatsu America Corp.

Posted on September 24, 2017

External Job Title: Production Buyer / Planner Interest Category: Administrative Position Type: Full Time Country: United States State: Tennessee City: Chattanooga Shift: First/Day Shift Description: Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) is the second-largest, fully-integrated manufacturer and supplier of construction equipment in North America with a reputation for reliability that’s second to none. We have built a network of manufacturing plants and parts depots with approximately 2000 employees who manufacture more than 90% of all Komatsu America equipment right here in the United States. Our product line ranges from the smallest compact construction size to the largest mining size and includes hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, crawler dozers, off-highway trucks, motor graders, and tractor loaders. Position PurposeThis position has the responsibility to create, review, amend, and maintain attainable and effective production schedules for assigned products and product families. The production planner is expected to utilize system tools inclusive of material requirements planning and capacity planning to ensure that the supply chain is effective in meeting the needs of our customers while maintaining required delivery and inventory goals. This position is also responsible to support the facility safety, quality and cost objectives. The production planner has a significant impact on customer service and shop floor activity and therefore must be a creative thinker with sound decision making ability that acts with the customer in mind.Key Responsibilities:1. • Review and maintain SAP data integrity inclusive of routings and bill of material accuracy.• Analyzes forecasted demand to ensure safety stock and strategic inventory levels on finished goods are maintained.• Manage and maintain inventory levels ensuring uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels, along with ensuring customer reliability and meeting target inventory turns.•Execute MRP and the timely creation of shop orders to satisfy customer demand, achieve desired stocking levels and maintain flow of work on the factory floor.2. • Track progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary• Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain.• Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short and long term solutions.3. • Communicate and coordinate with production supervisors and purchasing teams to ensure schedule adherence and recovery if required.• Communicate frequently and proactively with customer service teams to meet or exceed customer expectations and establish effective relationships.4. • Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service and inventory management. Participate as required in problem solving teams, kaizen events, cross functional committees, and multi-discipline initiatives.• Perform planning functions required to achieve the timely and successful launch of new products and participate as assigned on new product development teams.• Performs other related functions as required to achieve department and site objectives.5. • Execute local supplier contract administration within the parameters of the individual contracts. Resolve disputes and/or discrepancies relative to deliveries, counts, quality, cost, invoices, etc.. Qualifications: 1. BS degree in Business or Engineering or related field and 1-3 years manufacturing experience 2. Working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP system) which must include the following areas: MRP process, Material Master, Production Planning, BOM, Purchasing and Warehouse / Inventory Management.3. Comprehensive knowledge and ability in Microsoft Suite4. APICS CPIM certification (Preferred)5. Independent problem solving skills/resourcefulness are required6. Accuracy and timeliness are critical.7. Strong communications skills; both written and oral.8. Travel as required

Buyer - Luxury Automotive

East Coast Auto Consultants Huntsville ,AL

Job Description: East Coast Automotive Consultants offers the international automotive market a convenient way to buy cars, SUV's and trucks. We are looking for a professionals interested in becoming luxury

Posted on September 25, 2017

Real Estate Buyer Agent

Re/Max Distinctive Huntsville ,AL

Are you an experienced Real Estate Agent or a new Agent? Would you like to work for an experienced company that will GIVE you enough leads to generate sales? Are you a TEAM PLAYER - willing to work as part of a Team to

Posted on August 30, 2017

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