Job Description

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