Supplier Order Management Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. PHINIA scores B on the Alion truth index.
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PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.
PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Read More
JOB PURPOSE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Supplier Order Management Planner is a key strategic role responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials to support manufacturing operations through flawless execution of the supplier ordering process. This position requires an autonomous, highly analytical professional with deep SAP expertise to balance inventory levels, optimize cash flow, and manage relationship metrics with global suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and release purchase orders for production materials, ensuring appropriate lead times to maximize plant operating efficiency.
- Analyze daily inventory availability (Days of Supply) to meet production schedules, maximize cash flow, and increase inventory turnover.
- Proactively monitor the supply chain to eliminate manufacturing downtime and eradicate extra expenses from premium freights.
- Partner closely with the supplier base to anticipate bottlenecks, prevent delivery disruptions, and manage recovery plans.
- Actively participate in engineering change management to smoothly phase components in and out, eliminating financial exposure from obsolete inventory.
- Own and report operational metrics including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory target variations, and transit costs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience: 3 to 5+ years of proven experience in Material Planning, Production Control, or Supplier Order Management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Automotive preferred).
- Bilingual (English & Spanish). Must be fully capable of negotiating and handling complex issues with international suppliers.
Technical Skills
- ERP System: Advanced SAP user
- MS Office (Excel, Word).
Soft Skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities.
- Data-driven mindset with sharp analytical thinking.
- High sense of urgency and resilience under pressure.
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
For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.
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