Sr Supply Chain Coordinator

The Senior Supply Chain Coordinator at ZF Transmissions is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the receiving and shipping departments, coordinating with various internal teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. This role involves assigning tasks, maintaining accurate records, and managing communication with logistics partners to facilitate smooth supply chain operations.

To qualify as a Senior Supply Chain Coordinator at ZF Transmissions, applicants should have an associate degree and at least 2-4 years of related experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a senior supply chain clerk position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, effective communication skills, and familiarity with supply chain concepts and SAP are highly preferred.

A Senior Supply Chain Coordinator at ZF Transmissions should have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Additionally, familiarity with SAP is preferred, as it plays a key role in managing supply chain operations effectively. Understanding basic transportation and freight management processes is also advantageous in this role.

ZF Transmissions offers a range of benefits to its Senior Supply Chain Coordinators, including an annual incentive plan, paid vacation, a robust 401k plan, health care benefits, paid holidays, and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive work environment where team members can thrive.

At ZF Transmissions, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The company actively promotes a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex, encouraging contributions from team members of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. This commitment is reflected in the supportive environment that helps everyone reach their full potential.

When responding to this question, highlight specific instances where you successfully led a team in a supply chain context. Discuss your approach to task delegation, motivating team members, and how you ensured productivity and safety.

For this question, explain the systematic approaches you implement to track inventory. Mention tools like SAP that you use for inventory management and how you ensure accuracy in documentation for receiving and shipping operations.

Share a situation where you faced adversity with suppliers or logistics. Explain how you communicated effectively to resolve the issue and the actions you took to improve the process moving forward, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your understanding of safety regulations relevant to supply chain management. Share experiences where you prioritized safety and enforced compliance among team members, ensuring a secure working environment.

Prepare to explain your proficiency with SAP or similar software, detailing how you’ve utilized these tools to streamline operations, manage records, and improve overall efficiency within the supply chain.

Explain your time-management skills, providing examples of how you triage tasks according to urgency and importance, ensuring smooth operations. Mention any methodologies you employ, such as the Eisenhower Matrix or Kanban.

Select a project that shows your leadership skills and ability to drive results. Describe the project's objectives, the challenges you faced, and how your contributions led to its success.

Outline your methods for demand forecasting, mentioning any analytical tools you use to predict needs accurately. Share an example of how you applied this skill to improve supply chain efficiency.

Discuss your communication style and the importance of clear, transparent dialogue in your role. Provide examples of how effective communication facilitated teamwork and resolved misunderstandings.

Articulate your understanding of technology’s impact on supply chain efficiency and innovation. Discuss specific technologies you've leveraged, such as automation tools, inventory management systems, and data analytics.