Location: Battle Creek,MI, USA
Job Summary:
Reviews/creates production/shipping schedules and prepares component orders accordingly. Collaborates with suppliers and customers. Maintains/exceeds target inventory levels and ensures zero inventories at product Phase-Out.
Responsibilities:
* Understands ordering requirements based on customer EDI through ERP technology.
* Places and tracks orders through EDI, while supporting a strong and leveled production plan.
* Leads meetings to track any issues with suppliers and customers.
* Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy both physically and in CIGMA.
* Participates in Phase Out program, concentrating on communications with production personnel and parts suppliers to achieve zero dead stock at EOP.
* Identifies inventory accuracy problems through various reports, cycle counts, and logical analytics,
* Maintains inventory control procedures and work instructions.
* Assist to create new packaging and shipping specification manuals and maintains packaging manuals.
* Works with customers, and all internal/external stakeholders to satisfy customer requirements.
* Works with production and purchasing to improve existing packaging (productivity and/or cost down opportunities).
* Develops part-specific packaging specifications.
* Investigates inventory accuracy problem areas by cycle counting and adjusting as needed.
* Coordinates corrective action process with all stakeholders based on the results of inventory investigations.
* Reports various performance measures of inventory record accuracy for management review.
* Takes lead and tracks progress on NPI, ECI, PCN and phase out activities.
* Assists training in planning department.
* Ensures compliance with all TS-16949 and ISO-14001 requirements.
* Improve production control processes through kaizen activities and other PDCA methods.
* Understands and follows all 5s requirements.
* May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:
* Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process.
* Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances.
* Records all non-conformances and leads corrective action activities to prevent reoccurrence.
* Communicates and practices DMNC's Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
* Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining TS-16949 and ISO-14001.
Knowledge, Skills and Education Required:
* Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
* 0-3 years of direct experience. A combination of degree and experience can be considered.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Proven analytical skills.
* Experience with ERP and/or MRP II software systems.
* Deep understanding of Microsoft apps such as but not limited to Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, ETC.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
* Supply chain experience related to TPS.
Working Conditions:
Works in both office and manufacturing plant environments. May move, lift, or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs.
Benefits Summary:
* Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
* Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account
* Employee Assistance Program
* 401K with 4% company match
* Bonus Program
* Wellness Program
* Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Career Development and Ongoing Training
* Paid holidays and vacation
* Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
* Volunteer opportunities
* Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)
Annual Salary: $58,000-$72,000