Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Project Coordinator

• Work in a cross functional project team to support development of new products and modifications to existing products throughout the product lifecycle
• Evaluate the impact of and plan the implementation of engineering changes
• Challenge the project on timing and supply chain impact
• Monitor proper execution of the implementation plan
• Determine the logistic consequences of proposed plan changes and related actions on project or program level
• Coordinate the material flow for critical, non-volume materials (prototypes, pilots, spare parts, tools & packaging) in cooperation with Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering and Service Logistics
• Manage the ramp up of products in the supply chain to support the product roadmaps
• Manage material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks
• Identify bottlenecks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp
• Contribute to the further processes of the Product Lifecycle Management department as part of Supply Chain Management

• BSc/MSc degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration
• MSc degree or BS degree with work experience of a minimum of 2 years
• Experience in planning and logistics processes in a high-tech, low-volume environment is a plus
• Affinity with a technical environment
• Team player
• Good social and communication skills
• Adaptable to fast paced environments
• Analytical, structure and organizational skills
• Assertive, pro-active problem solver
• Stakeholder management: deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders both at operational and executive levels

Experience in planning and logistics processes in a high-tech, low-volume environment