We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Procure/purchase and set supplier strategy for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products related to the assigned commodity.EDUCATION:?Bachelor?s degree or experience equivalent.??EXPERIENCE:?More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry within direct material in the purchasing department.??KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS?(Include the ones required by position, customers, quality, and environment systems)??Required:?Annual Budget?Engineering changes process?Supplier on boarding?Cost model implementation?Supplier Selection?Purchasing KPI?s??Supplier Business Review??Language: Fluent English??Software: Microsoft Office, Purchasing ERP (Infor), Smarteam, secure file transfer.? RESPONSBILIITIES: Include the following.? Other duties may be assigned.?Achieving annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing, or Value Analyzing Value Engineering.?Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function for the assigned commodity.??Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.??Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.??Initiate, lead/manage, and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve best value.??Identifies, selects, and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.??Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.??Negotiates relevant contracts for the assigned commodity. (MPA?s)?Set suppliers selection/strategy for assigned commodity in line with Purchasing Council and CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer).??Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.??Make use of SMS (Supplier Management Score) reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.??Negotiates best terms and conditions.??Provide quarterly reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.??Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.??Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.??Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity.??Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity??Able to perform an introduction of suppliers.??Solving escalations for heavy incidents with and at suppliers??What can you expect from us??Savings Fund.Food Coupons.Medical Insurance.Life Insurance.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationNA Shared Services CenterTime TypeFull timeContact PersonStephanie Ferreiro Calderon

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As a Quality Engineer within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for building collaborative relationships between the supplier, customer and plant, implementation and improvement of statistical methods, quality cost analysis, specification and procedure development, following ISO/IATF requirements, effective problem solving and assisting with plant quality audits.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. ?? ??? ?Acts as liaison between Manufacturing, Operational Quality and Engineering relative to customer specifications, customer quality requirements and customer problems.??? ?Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations, to ensure that processes are being followed and short cuts are not being taken, jeopardizing the quality of our product.??? ?Review and diagnosis defective material rejected during manufacturing process, customer ? ?returns, warranty analysis and supplier.???? ?Identify the root cause and systematic corrective actions and updating of applicable documentation.??? ?Provide customer support on existing and new programs, engineering changes and deviations (as needed)??? ?Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to work effectively within team environment to motivate and elicit work output.??? ?Assist in maintaining IATF16949 status while driving customer scorecard improvements.??? ?Track and manage KPI?s assigned in the plant to improve FTT / OEE / Scrap and D/T related to quality for assigned customers.??? ?Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.??? ?Review statistical data and present in a graphical format.???? ?Assist plants in implementation of statistical methods and quality improvement programs??? ?Promote team concepts and participate in teams to drive out risk and variation within the processes??? ?Understand and follow Inalfa policies and practices and any other legal requirements.??? ?Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.??? ?Assist in conducting annual plant audits (VDA, LPA and IATF) systems surveys, assist in providing feedback to improve Quality procedures and systems??? ?Continually strive to improve: testing methods, tooling, and equipment through statistical sampling, that will ensure adequate quality in our manufactured product.??? ?Remain flexible with daily activities to handle emergency issues as they arrive??? ?Travel as necessary to customers and suppliers to control problem areas??? ?Coach and support quality inspectors, techs and CMM operators / programmers to effectively execute responsibilities and process adherence.??? ?Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES?Supervise quality auditors, carries our supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policy and applicable laws. IATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES ??The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. ? Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time. ?Adhere to all IATF 16949 procedures as related to the Quality department function. QUALIFICATIONS ? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ? ?Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ??? ?Bachelor Degree in Engineering related field and / or equivalent experience.??? ?3+ years? experience in automotive quality focusing on assembly.??? ?2 years? minimum inspection experience??? ?ASQC Certifications preferred with commitment to continual education??? ?IATF 16949, VDA Auditor preferred.??? ?Demonstrated excellent problem solving, leadership, organizational, oral and written communications skills.??? ?Excellent problem solving and leadership skills??? ?Must have working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles (ISO/IATF), including automotive industry standards.??? ?Requires experience in product and process failure analysis(FMEA) and an understanding of quality techniques such as SPC, Core Tools, Kaizen, DOE, etc.??? ?Must have demonstrated a record of achievement in problem solving with production teams??? ?Excellent verbal communication, presentation, training and leadership skills??? ?Experience with foreign & domestic automotive companies ? preferably with BMW Spartanburg.? LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. ? Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. ? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. ? Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. ? Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. ?The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. ? ?The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. ?Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT ? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.? This employee regularly works in an office environment. ? Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. ? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationCherokee AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonKeri Martin

We open up your world with every drive Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?Job Description SummaryAre you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As a Logistics Analyst within Inalfa you are in the driver?s seat for multi-site logistics functions throughout plants involving activities to include but not limited to transportation, packaging, delivery, and material flowESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Resolve any transportation/shipping issuesHelp identify and drive cost saving opportunities and transportation efficiencies such as load consolidationsAssist in ensuring packaging standards are correct in ERP/transportation systemEstablish Min/Maxes for the operations team as well as assist in creating visual aidsEstablish PFEPs (Plan for Every Part) on all production lines and ensure the production floor is trained on them.Review packaging in use for optimization regarding shipping, storage, and line presentationMap out production and warehouse layouts for most optimal material flowEstablish and maintain inventory supermarkets for optimal material flow in the plantEstablish ordering procedures from the production line to the warehouse and ensure proper training of floor associates.Collect, analyze, and report KPIs on all aspects of the supply chain, develop reports as neededCollaborate with supply chain team and others to implement lean initiativesIdentify opportunities for inventory reductionWork with customs broker/freight forwarders, validate HTS codes, prep clearance docs.Monitor and Maintain Cycle Count Schedule with the warehouse teamRoot Cause and investigate any inventory losses with the warehouse and production team.Work with team members on packaging/returnable availability, repairs, and other requirements.Assess risks, develop, and execute contingency plans within the supply chain for proper handling of supplier failuresHelp assist in repairing customer and supplier packagingAssist in developing packaging for new programs/projectsAssist in acquiring backup packaging for bank buildsBusiness case analysis in supply chain/packaging projectsAssist in improving overall Supply Chain Operating performance scoreOther duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor?s degree and 3 to 5 years of automotive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience?Experience with lean initiatives including problem solving tools?Working knowledge of Plan for Every PartBasic understanding of production planning, scheduling, and warehouse operations as they correspond to logistics activitiesKnowledge of ERP systems?Analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with Microsoft Word and Excel required?Experience with flow charting preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A IATF16949 RESPONSIBILITIES?? The IATF16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.?? Adhere to all TS16949 procedures as related to the Materials department function. QUALIFICATIONS?? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.?? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.??? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.?? Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.?? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.?? Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.?? Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.? The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.??? The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.? Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT?? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in both an office environment as well as in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.?? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. What can you expect from us??Paid vacation.Paid sick time.Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.Disability benefits.Our Core Values are?One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.?WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.LocationAuburn Hills AssemblyTime TypeFull timeContact PersonJonathan Wyatt