About the job

As a Supply Chain Planner at Frauenthal Gnotec Inc, you’ll be at the heart of our operations — turning data into smart decisions and keeping materials flowing seamlessly from supplier to customer. You’ll develop and execute supply chain strategies that strike the perfect balance between demand, inventory, and supply — ensuring products are available when and where they’re needed, without missing a beat.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and finance teams to drive efficiency, minimize costs, and continuously improve our end-to-end supply chain performance. If you thrive on problem-solving, teamwork, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shape how a global manufacturing leader delivers excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting
• Develop and maintain supply and demand plans using forecasting tools and ERP/MRP systems.
• Translate demand forecasts into supply requirements, ensuring alignment with production and procurement.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and collaborate with sales and operations to improve reliability.
• Inventory Management
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support customer demand while minimizing carrying costs.
• Track inventory health, safety stock, and replenishment needs.
• Identify and mitigate risks of stockouts or excess inventory.
• Production & Procurement Alignment
• Create and release production plans to meet demand requirements.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, or quality issues.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with sales, marketing, and finance to align supply chain plans with business objectives.
• Provide supply chain visibility and reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead supply review meetings as part of the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices in planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Leverage data analytics and KPIs to enhance decision-making.
• Support system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.

 Qualifications needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or production planning (depending on seniority) in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.

 Skills & Competencies

• Supply & Demand Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• ERP/MRP System Knowledge
• Forecasting & Data Analysis
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Principles

Your Application  

Apply now, we are looking forward to your application! The process onwards may contain tasks to complete, interviews, reference and background checks and psychometric tests. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. What unites us is our common ambition to make Frauenthal Gnotec an outstanding company, to work for and to do business with. 

Frauenthal Gnotec – a world class supplier

About Frauenthal Gnotec Group 

Frauenthal Gnotec Group is a leading manufacturer of metal components and products to the global Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry. Our operations in China, Czechia, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and US has more than 1000 employees and offers state of the art technology in Automatic pressing, Welding and Assembly . We offer processes and solutions for different materials, thicknesses, complexities and applications. High automation together with lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement and Zero Defect Principle are our DNA at each plant, performed by highly skilled employees. 

Read more about who we are and our values at gnotec.com