Location: Versailles,OH, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the organization's supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs or customer expectations are met.
ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:
* Purchases material for assigned commodities or products from suppliers, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives
* Optimizes inventory levels and supports business objectives
* Collects data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; requests forecast changes based on demand fluctuations
* Collaborates with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements
* Establishes strategic, mutually beneficial supplier relations to obtain the best possible quality and service at the lowest cost
* Manages kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems
* Problem solves supply constraints, receiving issues, and problematic invoices/accounts
* Analyzes and executes change orders
* Predicts and communicates operational and customer impacts
* Coordinates with Global Sourcing team for the successful completion of supplier approval process, quoting, and production readiness
* Supports cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to facilitate the company's competitive position
* Completes price negotiations within the supply base to maintain competitive pricing
SECONDARY DUTIES:
* Utilizes MPS principles to improve business conditions
* Researches and analyzes material transactions and service requirements to determine if disposition is needed, disposition parts accordingly
* Coordinates incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling
* Processes nonconforming goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to resolve quality issues
* Participates in special projects as required
* Facilitates and organizes quarterly inventory for the location
* Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring
* Acts as a backfill for Operations Planner
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain management and 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing and/or planning materials in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
COMPETENCY and/or SKILL:
* Manage moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
* Knowledge of purchasing, production and inventory control process, policies, and procedures
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Knowledge of various production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
* Ability to lead projects with cross functional teams with minimal oversight from others
* Ability to communicate and influence peers and managers
* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
* Intermediate analytical thinking and mathematical skills
* Intermediate statistical knowledge
* Intermediate level skills with Excel and Microsoft Office
* Working knowledge of Oracle and Agile or similar platforms
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of ISO and FDA standards
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* N/A