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The role of the Remanufacturing Launch Specialist is to develop and implement appropriate practices and procedures to identify, analyze, and determine ordering and stocking criteria for newly introduced Remanufacturing Parts in the US. This role requires strong understanding of inventory planning, procurement, and deployment practices in order to coordinate the successful introduction of new materials and cores.
Job Responsibility
Directly coordinate all launch and logistical activities with the VW Remanufacturing Stakeholder
Provide support, resources and problem escalation assistance to all business partner
Be the designated representative in Brand meetings to review launch/ quality issues
Responsible for all aspects of new part launches/ operational supply chain management
Communicate and coordinate with Parts Master Data, Parts Pricing, and the Sourcing group
Manage Launch Team priorities relative to network inventory levels, RED Orders, backorders, fill rates and core availability
Direct team communication with Affiliate Vendors and Domestic Team Leader
Create and communicate launch reports daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis
Complete scorecard information daily
Lead the Procurement hand-off process
Determine and establish initial order volume for Remanufactured Parts and cores
Analyze and review new Remanufactured Parts added to ET-2000
Create PDC launch distribution plan according to market
Support to develop Remanufacturing standards & processes
Perform benchmarking and best practice analysis
Coordinate Launch Team activities to optimize network performance
Synchronize the launch budget with Remanufacturing / MIT Manager quarterly
Contribute respective share of improvement opportunities relative to launch reporting and mass data handling
Provide lessons learned summary to Remanufacturing Stakeholder
Requirements
5-7 years of experience in automotive parts field
Bachelor's degree
Strong knowledge of US Remanufacturing parts market and supplier network
Project management experience
Launch management experience
Conflict Resolution
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
Ability to deliver performance related feedback
Strong knowledge of VW and Audi product portfolio
High level of proficiency in MS Office
Nice to have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
Project Management Certification
3 years’ experience in ET-2000 / ETKA / EPIS / E0P / TEVON and other VW Group Systems