Specialist Supply Execution Import

Specialist, Supply Execution - Import
Location : Kranj, Slovenia (Hybrid) | Full-time

About Goodyear
We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters
As a Specialist, Supply Execution – Import, you will support the EMEA Supply Execution Import team in importing tires from other regions into Europe. By combining operational expertise, an end-to-end business perspective and a continuous improvement mindset, you will help the organization manage and continuously improve the import flow, contributing to reliable product availability across European markets.

What You'll Do

- Be part of the Import team managing the flow of tires produced in other regions into Europe.

- Translate future sales plans into import requirements, taking into account lead times and inventory buffers. Review any inconsistencies with the Demand Planning team and market organizations.

- Allocate import requirements across receiving markets and warehouses in Europe, and submit import orders electronically to supplying locations.

- Based on supply feedback from sending locations, enter firm replenishment orders and follow up on their supply and shipment status in close collaboration with teams in China, the Americas, Japan and Turkey.

- Prepare import demand and supply data for overall inventory projections, and create and review inbound deliveries.

- Work closely with Logistics Import and the transportation team on shipment execution, including container and airfreight planning.

- Manage direct shipments to customers by checking product availability, coordinating with Sales and Customer Service, creating purchase orders, and aligning with suppliers and Logistics.

- Coordinate claims with sending regions related to quantity and price discrepancies, and manage the process of opening new import products in European systems.

What We're Looking For
Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics or Engineering.

- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Supply Management, Supply Chain, Transportation or a related area.

- Strong analytical skills and experience using analytical tools to structure and solve complex business topics.

- Working knowledge of SAP R/3 – APO is essential.

- Fluent English, both written and spoken.

- A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on automation, process efficiency, simplification and value creation. A proactive, reliable and ownership-driven approach, with the ability to work accurately and adapt to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Power BI, including experience with data visualisation and reporting.

- Additional languages.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.