SUPPLIER RESPONSE (SRT) EXPERT

About the position We are looking for a Supplier Response Expert (SRT Expert) who will be dedicated to solving escalations to supplier, crisis reaction and resolution, risk monitoring and prevention, and reporting to the Global Supplier Response Manager.
The main objectives are to perform the procedures provided by Kongsberg’s Instruction for Supplier Escalation Process and directives from the Global Supplier Response Manager, including reaction to supply disruptions as well as risk monitoring and prevention to avoid or minimize line stops at Kongsberg and its customers.
This role has an opportunity to cooperate with KA's Operations, Logistics, Projects, Quality, Sales, Aftermarket among others.
This position will be based in Warsaw, Poland.
Responsibilities Escalation Responsibility / Offload fully the category team by owning the supplier crisis Being a first line of contact for KA logistics, when delivery confirmations are not in line with the customer demands Validate volume decommitments from suppliers and conduct root cause analysis Request Risk Assessment and evaluate Corrective Action Plans, including Contingency/Mitigation Plans if needed Review and approve contingency plans from suppliers Scan spot market for available components, exploring alternatives with engineering for feasibility Analyze and search for alternative suppliers/materials, considering price and delivery time Collaborate with Sales for OEM approvals Enable spot buy orders with suppliers and oversee delivery status Track placed spot orders against received deliveries Visit escalated suppliers or alternative sources when necessary Handle supplier distress and disaster situations Conduct Crisis Cost Analysis and implement crisis prevention measures Manage capacity, including forecasting and system development for better capacity predictions Conduct audits at suppliers for critical capacity increases, bottleneck investigations, and risk assessments Act as System Owner for the risk assessment system RiskMethods Review relevant risk indicators/areas in RiskMethods for new suppliers and those with new business, providing feedback and reports Providing data and reports for category crisis, weekly SRT dashboard, monthly SRT and analysis, risk monitoring Requirements 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing companies.
Preferably with a minimum of 3 years’ experience within the automotive industry Experience in logistics planning, tools and manufacturing engineering Fundamentals of Crisis or Risk Management desirable Scholarship in Logistics, Business Administration, Production Engineering or similar background Computer skills including MS Office SAP knowledge desirable Business fluent speaking & writing level of English Great sense of urgency, pragmatism and of ownership of the crisis Pro-active, self-propelling Can-do attitude and resilient when working under pressure Hands-on style Systematic and data-driven mindset with methodical problem-solving knowledge (such as 5 why, 3D, 5S, among other problem solving tools) Strong teamworking facilitation skills with a high focus on mobilizing solution and follow-up meetings Good conflict management skills Flexibility and willingness to travel in Europe, where crisis occur High degree of personal integrity and confidence #LI-Hybrid