Vendor Planner (M/F/D)

Reliably delivering what’s needed today

There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things.  We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

Constantly pursuing what’s next

Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world.  We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution.  Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Vendor Planner (M/F/D) at our production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage proactive communication with suppliers (via EDI or Web EDI) to ensure accurate tracking of materials, fulfillment of requirements, and timely ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice) submissions.

• Ensure suppliers are using EDI or Web EDI platforms to avoid order transmissions via email.

• Monitor demand vs. coverage for raw materials to maintain inventory levels in line with defined targets (minimum 12 inventory turnovers), comparing customer needs with purchasing requirements through SAP transactions.

• Ensure proper SAP configuration for each material and supplier, including settings such as MOQ, transit time, rounding value, planning calendar, and transport terms (based on Incoterms).

• Coordinate material pickup requests and follow-up with the Transportation team by entering data into SharePoint.

• Ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and correct quantities, following up with the Warehouse team until production lines are fully supplied and downtime is avoided (KPI).

• Identify, anticipate, and mitigate supply risks or issues, while leveraging ERP functionalities to implement improvement tools.

• Perform regular inventory checks in line-side supermarkets to verify ERP stock accuracy.

• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly through on-time delivery reporting.

• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department on managing materials for new projects that are not yet in SOP (Start of Production), contributing to KPI monitoring.

• Ensure compliance with agreed transit times with contracted transport companies to avoid costly special shipments (KPI).

• Maintain material in transit within optimal limits to prevent excess inventory that could negatively impact operational efficiency (KPI).

• Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and involvement in the process among employees in all áreas;

• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards;

• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice and working period;

• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules;

• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period of time necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service.

Education & Experience

• Technical course (level 5) or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar systems (e.g., Oracle, JDE, Dynamics).

• Solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms for supplier communication is highly desirable.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools) and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are often required.

• Knowledge of Incoterms, lead time management, and demand planning principles is a strong asset.

• Experience in KPI monitoring and vendor performance evaluation.

• Familiarity with inventory management and logistics processes.

• Availability and willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuously develop professional skills.

• Strong conflict management and problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of making quality decisions under pressure.

• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Availability to travel as required.

• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

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