ContiTech, a division of Continental, is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for machine and plant engineering, mining, the automotive industry, and other important industries. Our Winchester, Virginia location is seeking a Raw Material Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the Raw Materials Logistics Team at the Winchester plant. The candidate will ensure on-time availability of raw materials at the lower transportation cost that are aligned with Working Capital (WoC) objectives while also considering Sales Forecast and Customer Demands. The position requires being in compliance with company policies and practices.

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  Responsible for ensuring the availability of series/production raw materials for production in order to meet customer requirements on time and with the right quality
• Responsible for creating releases based on Blanket PO’s and obtaining confirmations from suppliers
• Maintain Vendor Portal for order entry as needed
• Follow up on raw materials from supplier shipment until receipt at the warehouse
• Provide all necessary documentation and information to related departments (traffic, warehouse, lab, etc.) to ensure proper receipt of raw materials (Invoice, Packing List, COA, Certificates of Origin, etc.)
• Maintain ongoing Interaction/Communication with Production Logistics (Scheduling), regarding possible coverage gaps
• Perform Cycle Counting as needed
• Support physical inventory taking
• Coordinate activities to implement improvements in the Raw Material Logistics department
• Actively participate in improvement projects outside the Supply Chain Department
• Track KPIs and generate monthly Raw Materials reports (Forecast, Days on Hand, Working Capital, etc.,.) and look for opportunities to improve
• Train, develop and motivate the Raw Material Logistics team
• Implementing disciplinary measures if necessary
• Align with various standards and follow corporate values
• You will be required to maintain a clean and safe environment at all times by following good housekeeping practices
• Safety awareness in daily work to ensure a safe work environment at all times is a vital part of your role

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business (preferred), Supply Chain Management or relevant field or 4 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of degree
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience (preferred)
• Prior experience required within Supply Chain Management / Logistics. (preferred)
• Experience with Raw Materials Planning
• 1 year leadership experience required
• ERP such as Mapper or SAP knowledge preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency is a must
• Excellent problem-solving skills are needed
• Excellent communication skills are needed
• Advanced knowledge with Inventory Control
• Must be able to work proficiently in a manufacturing industrial environment which includes production and warehouse areas
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Works standard office hours (OT as needed)
• Must be able to work in the US without visa or other sponsorship
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental 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, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental 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, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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