Vendor Planner (M/F/D) Viana do Castelo

Join to apply for the Vendor Planner (M/F/D) role at Borg
Warner. We look for a dynamic, results‑driven individual who will help us continuously improve our supply chain in a clean, energy‑efficient environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage proactive communication with suppliers via EDI/Web EDI to ensure accurate material tracking and timely ASN submissions.
• Ensure suppliers use EDI or Web EDI platforms and avoid email order transmissions.
• Monitor demand vs. coverage for raw materials, maintaining inventory levels in line with defined targets (minimum 12 inventory turnovers) and use SAP transactions.
• Maintain proper SAP configuration for each material and supplier, including MOQ, transit time, rounding, planning calendar, and transport terms (Incoterms).
• Coordinate material pickup requests and follow up with the Transportation team via Share
  Point.
• Ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and correct quantities, coordinating with the Warehouse team to keep production lines supplied and avoid downtime (KPI).
• Identify, anticipate, and mitigate supply risks or issues, leveraging ERP functionalities to implement improvement tools.
• Perform regular inventory checks in line‑side supermarkets to verify ERP stock accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly through on‑time delivery reporting.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department on managing materials for new projects not yet in SOP, contributing to KPI monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with agreed transit times with contracted transport companies to avoid costly special shipments (KPI).
• Maintain material in transit within optimal limits to prevent excess inventory that could negatively impact operational efficiency (KPI).
• Develop a culture characterized by professional ethics and employee involvement.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Adhere to the organization’s rules and internal regulations, Code of Ethics, and workplace safety and cleanliness rules.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the service needs and convenience.

Education & Experience

• Technical course (level 5) or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM/PP modules) or similar systems (e. g. , Oracle, JDE, Dynamics).
• Solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms for supplier communication is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools) and familiarity with reporting tools (e. g. , Power BI, Tableau) are often required.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, lead time management, and demand planning principles is a strong asset.
• Experience in KPI monitoring and vendor performance evaluation.
• Familiarity with inventory management and logistics processes.
• Availability and willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuously develop professional skills.
• Strong conflict management and problem‑solving abilities.
• Capable of making quality decisions under pressure.
• Results‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability to travel as required.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

Location: Viana, Portugal – production plant.