S&OP Lead in Stonehouse

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships. We provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring site meet customer requirements (volumes, delivery paperwork, required PCL assessments, Labelling), by scheduling and controlling production correctly to achieve on time shipments (right time, right part, right quantity), while optimising inventory and improving inventory accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To plan and coordinate production within the product line to ensure achievement of MPS targets taking advantage of the product line structure to drive efficiency in production planning.
• To lead best practice production management of value stream bottlenecks to optimise production uptime and efficiency.
• Proactively work to identify and mitigate production risks in the short term to minimise impact to the product line.
• Customer Order Management Activities:
• Ensure ERP customer demand is up to date and correct in the system.
• Maintain customer orders in ERP system to ensure accuracy.
• Update customer releases for non-EDI customers.
• Monitor, reconcile and correct customer EDI in error.
• Manage customer variations and escalate to management in case of a sudden change.
• Support/coordinate Customer related cut-off activities for new Launches.
• Be familiar with Customers Manuals and Portals and check weekly for any changes.
• Master Production Planning Activities:
• Review customer variations and assess inventory levels and build plans.
• Coordinate S&OP meeting preparation and organize the meeting with all the functions (OPS, ME, IE, PC, SC, PM, Sales, HR, etc.).
• Develop, Maintain, and Communicate rolling 16-week Manufacturing Build Plan.
• Load plan in ERP before MPR Run day.
• Coordinate Weekly/Daily Build Plan reviews with Manufacturing.
• React to customer demand variations and propose/agreed dispatch plans.
• Maintain MRP parameters for manufactured parts and FG.
• Master Scheduling Activities:
• Develop, Maintain, and Communicate the Production schedule.
• Daily update of Visual production instruction tools (with the production schedules).
• Check supermarket levels and schedule production to maximize output.
• Monitor and Manage Finished Goods Inventory Levels.
• SAP Inventory Accuracy:
• Review Backflush in ERP.
• Ensure Finished Goods Inventory is Accurate.
• Escalate unusual inventory discrepancies for appropriate counting/actions.
• Ensure Inventory accuracy (identify root cause for abnormalities and implement corrective actions).
• Monitor Blocked stock and negative Inventory and ensure action items are identified and applied.
• Monitoring and Continuous improvement activities:
• Measure Schedule Attainment (Volume and Mix) and coordinate reviews with Manufacturing.
• Monitor visual production instruction tool throughout the day to evaluate manufacturing adherence to schedule.
• React to abnormal situations to prevent customer shipment impact.
• Monitor capacity versus demand short and long term and capture action plans (from OPS, HR, ME, IE, etc.) for gap closure.
• Support new Launches by ensuring clear production planning cut-off activity based on available inventory level and Inputs from Adv. PCL and wider department.
• Escalates any customer quality concern immediately upon identification.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers.
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively.
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional.
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse.
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right.
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results.

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees! We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.