Senior Specialist Transfers & Plant Balancing

Goodyear. More Driven.

We are looking for a Plant Balancing & Transfers Specialist to ensure optimal plant utilization across the EMEA Consumer network. This role focuses on balancing production plants by leveraging product flexibility and responding to demand and capacity changes. The successful candidate will drive transfers within our portfolio, manage the end-to-end transfer process, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute supply chain strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align factory warehouse demand, capability, and strategy across EMEA Consumer plants.
• Utilize product flexibility and S&OP cycle inputs to optimize plant utilization.
• Lead execution of plant balancing actions based on monthly reviews.
• Review plant outlook, adjust sourcing strategies, and manage mold movements.
• Identify and manage product transfers to enhance flexibility and mitigate supply risks.
• Lead the end-to-end transfer process, including business case creation, PCP process execution, and coordination of key activities.
• Drive new transfers through the Stage Gate Product Creation Process (PCP).
• Actively participate in strategic and tactical scenario planning within the Supply Planning team.
• Contribute to projects linked to manufacturing footprint changes, providing detailed analysis and coordination.
• Lead multi-functional teams (Marketing, Product, R&D, QTECH, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement).
• Ensure transfer projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Present plant balancing updates and transfer progress to stakeholders.

To Join Our Team You Will Need:

• 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, or Manufacturing Planning (preferably in automotive or similar industries).
• Knowledge of Product Creation Process or Project Management is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to propose and communicate solutions.
• Ability to work under time pressure while delivering results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience in cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

What Goodyear Offers You:

• The unique opportunity to work with a well-established, global, recognized premium brand. 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package complying with local labor law.
• Investment in your personal growth and skill development (e.g., career path, internal transfers, learning programs, mentorship, etc.).
• An open-minded, customer-centric, flexible, and highly collaborative culture fostering diversity, accountability, positive mindset, and sustainability. 
• Business Resource Groups to help you feel connected, valued and seen.
• A clear set of company values that guide everything we do! 

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 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.