Continental

Continental

Customer Supply Manager – US, Passenger and Light Truck Tires

Fort Mill, SC, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
SQLData AnalysisData EngineeringData VisualizationAccessibilityProduct ManagementProject ManagementForecastingExcelSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
  • Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer supply planning activities to ensure alignment between demand forecasts, inventory availability, and customer requirements.
  • Develop and execute supply allocation and prioritization strategies during periods of constrained supply.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Procurement teams to identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
  • Drive proactive communication of supply constraints, recovery plans, and customer impacts to Sales and Leadership teams.
  • Lead the supply chain planning and execution activities associated with new product introductions, product replacements, and product discontinuations.
  • Develop and maintain product transition plans that minimize obsolete inventory while ensuring uninterrupted customer service.
  • Monitor inventory levels of outgoing products and manage depletion strategies to optimize working capital and reduce write-offs.
  • Lead the U.S. PLT S&OP process and facilitate monthly cross-functional planning meetings.
  • Develop executive reporting and recommendations supporting business decisions.
  • Develop recommendations to improve customer service, inventory productivity, and sales growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Customer Supply, Operations Planning, or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, or Customer Service.
  • Knowledge of Product lifecycle management, New Product Introductions (NPI), Product Phase-In / Phase-Out management.
  • Experience managing supply constraints, customer allocation, inventory optimization, and demand planning.
  • Experience with PowerPoint for executive level presentations.
  • Experience using SAP ERP (Sales & Distribution, Materials Management, Production Planning).
  • Experience with Inventory Management principles, Relative Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Planning and Demand Planning processes.

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, Lookups, Data Modeling, Charts).
  • Experience using Business Intelligence and reporting tools and has strong data analysis and forecasting techniques.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Tableau or Power BI, SQL or other database query tools, ETL/Data integration knowledge, Statistical forecasting software.

Benefits

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Robust Total Rewards Package
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Company info

  • Experience supporting large national accounts and strategic customers.
  • Support CPFR initiatives with strategic customers.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.
  • Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
  • In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.
  • To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa
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