Lead Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Supply Chain & Procurement

We are seeking a Lead Supply Chain Operations Specialist like you to join our amazing Nashville, TN corporate team.
This resource will lead the Supply Planning for imported and domestically produced OTR tires in coordination with short-term planning to ensure the optimal supply mix. Extensive cross-functional collaboration and strong analytical skills are required for success in this role. Scope will include triangulating multiple inputs to develop the most-informed supply plan, ensuring alignment with internal and external business partners, balancing business requirements with supply chain network constraints, performing business risk assessment, identifying and mitigating supply constraints, and continuously improving supply chain processes. This position is accountable for strong customer service, balanced inventory levels, and reliable financial planning.
At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you. Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leads large projects or processes of complex scope, with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower-level professionals.
• Lead cross functional supply source meetings.
• Key contributor to supply reviews to drive consensus alignment, including documenting assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead coordination of monthly domestic and import plan to ensure optimal customer supply.  
• Investigate root causes of supply gaps and develop preventive/corrective measures.
• Coordinate key customer orders and sourcing locations with ad hoc changes mid cycle.
• Lead and coordinate monthly meetings with import suppliers to communicate opportunities.
• Track inbound supply and communicate expectations for customer inquiries.
• Protect supply for key customers through inventory reserves.
• Initiate and drive process and system improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply planning process. 
• Publishing mid and long-term (+7 months) production request by source by material balancing inventory and source constraints.
• Participation in Sales and Operation Execution and IBP Supply Review processes.
• Participation in NPP process.
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor degrees in business, supply chain, or engineering/mathematics. 
• 5+ years experience in supply chain planning or data analytics required. 
• SAP experience required, end to end supply chain planning system experience preferred (ie SAP, JDA / BY, o9)
• Experience working in an integrated business planning process (S&OP, IBP)
• Strong analytical, and critical thinking skills. Ability to evaluate whether a result is reasonable. 
• Organizationally agile, working through both formal and informal networks.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.