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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
his position is Career Level 18P, located in Aubrun Hills, MI, with a Role Classification of Hybrid.
Role Summary
The purpose of the Procurement Analyst is to control the supply of an assigned assortment of service parts and accessories to the U.S./Canadian VW and Audi wholesale organization, as well as applicable export markets. His or her functions are based on the optimization of existing methods and techniques in order to fulfill the demands of retail customers. In addition, he or she is responsible for maintaining the correct inventory levels at the PDCs/RDC in the U.S. and in Canada to enable a 98% Network fill rate and 94% Facing PDC fill rate on dealer orders. The Procurement Analyst is accountable for balancing the demand of customers within the prescribed metrics.
Possible Tasks within this Role

• Monitor and address inventory levels of the parts assigned to specified purchasing groups and take appropriate action to maintain adequate inventory at the RDC and all PDCs, both USA and Canada. Ensure all parts are ordered in the most economical and efficient manner.
• Perform root cause analysis using available operational reports to make necessary order adjustments and process improvements.
• Ensure balanced inventories and balanced flow across all facilities relative to regional demand.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers in order to ensure that all orders are shipped to the required facility within the prescribed delivery times. This may involve telephone conversations, emails, or face-to-face meetings with suppliers either at corporate or off-site locations.
• Maintain and update the status of parts using Review Reasons within the Servigistics Tool.
• Place car down or expedited orders daily for out of stock situations as needed.
• Ensure balanced flow of materials throughout the parts supply chain.
• Create, run and analyze reports (daily, weekly and monthly) necessary to achieve essential duties outlined above.
• Maintain and update a critical parts list. Track and report on top critical parts for assigned analyst codes with dealer backorders.
• Maintain parts order forecasts for supplier procurement/production.
• Liaise between Customer Relations and Parts Specialists to resolve parts supply issues with dealers and retail customers.
• Address critical reporting needs of VWGoA/VWC as required regarding parts supply topics

Qualifications
Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience (Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management or Logistics)

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Analytical Skills
• Computer savvy
• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Process Orientation
• Results Driven
• Self-motivated and ability to operate independently

Required Skills:

• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong computer skills: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Process definition and documentation
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making ability
• Adaptability

Desired Skills:

• Experience with demand planning/forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience in SAP
• Knowledge of VW part numbering system and logic

Work Flexibility:

• Minimal to no travel, Hybrid Classification, Mon-Fri, 8-5

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Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
his position is Career Level 18P, located in Aubrun Hills, MI, with a Role Classification of Hybrid.
Role Summary
The purpose of the Procurement Analyst is to control the supply of an assigned assortment of service parts and accessories to the U.S./Canadian VW and Audi wholesale organization, as well as applicable export markets. His or her functions are based on the optimization of existing methods and techniques in order to fulfill the demands of retail customers. In addition, he or she is responsible for maintaining the correct inventory levels at the PDCs/RDC in the U.S. and in Canada to enable a 98% Network fill rate and 94% Facing PDC fill rate on dealer orders. The Procurement Analyst is accountable for balancing the demand of customers within the prescribed metrics.
Possible Tasks within this Role

• Monitor and address inventory levels of the parts assigned to specified purchasing groups and take appropriate action to maintain adequate inventory at the RDC and all PDCs, both USA and Canada. Ensure all parts are ordered in the most economical and efficient manner.
• Perform root cause analysis using available operational reports to make necessary order adjustments and process improvements.
• Ensure balanced inventories and balanced flow across all facilities relative to regional demand.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers in order to ensure that all orders are shipped to the required facility within the prescribed delivery times. This may involve telephone conversations, emails, or face-to-face meetings with suppliers either at corporate or off-site locations.
• Maintain and update the status of parts using Review Reasons within the Servigistics Tool.
• Place car down or expedited orders daily for out of stock situations as needed.
• Ensure balanced flow of materials throughout the parts supply chain.
• Create, run and analyze reports (daily, weekly and monthly) necessary to achieve essential duties outlined above.
• Maintain and update a critical parts list. Track and report on top critical parts for assigned analyst codes with dealer backorders.
• Maintain parts order forecasts for supplier procurement/production.
• Liaise between Customer Relations and Parts Specialists to resolve parts supply issues with dealers and retail customers.
• Address critical reporting needs of VWGoA/VWC as required regarding parts supply topics

Qualifications
Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience (Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management or Logistics)

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Analytical Skills
• Computer savvy
• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Process Orientation
• Results Driven
• Self-motivated and ability to operate independently

Required Skills:

• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong computer skills: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Process definition and documentation
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making ability
• Adaptability

Desired Skills:

• Experience with demand planning/forecasting methodologies and systems
• Experience in SAP
• Knowledge of VW part numbering system and logic

Work Flexibility:

• Minimal to no travel, Hybrid Classification, Mon-Fri, 8-5

#LI-GM1 #LI-HYBRID
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job ID: 29184
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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