Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
1-3 years of experience in Materials Planning, Purchasing, or Inventory Management in manufacturing.
Working knowledge of SAP including MRP and master data maintenance.
Strong analytical mindset with effective communication skills.
Experience developing and maintaining Power BI reports and dashboards.
Responsibilities
Create and manage purchase orders and delivery schedules to ensure material availability.
Analyze inventory performance and address risks associated with excess or shortage.
Monitor supplier performance and escalate risks as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Develop and maintain reports that support supply chain decision-making.
Participate in supplier reviews and resolve issues effectively.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and inventory management.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and certification support.
Engagement with diverse suppliers in a global context.
Access to advanced digital tools and resources within the supply chain.
Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and communication.
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Tasks and Qualifications:
What You Will Do In This Role:
Create and manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and expediting activities to ensure material availability.
Execute procurement planning activities in SAP and maintain planning parameters and master data to support service, inventory, and production objectives.
Analyze inventory performance, material coverage, and demand trends, and support actions to address excess, obsolete, or shortage risks.
Monitor material shortages and communicate potential impacts to production schedules and customer requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding deliveries, schedule changes, and supply issues.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, and capacity constraints, escalating risks as needed.
Participate in supplier reviews and support issue resolution activities with Procurement, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs that support supply chain decision-making.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning, inventory management, process efficiency, and supplier performance.
Collaborate with Strategic Buyers, Logistics, Production Planning, Customer Service, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.
Adhere to EHSS requirements and company policies.
Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.
Own actions to address material shortages, schedule changes, and inventory concerns.
Escalate supplier delivery, quality, or capacity risks to Materials Management and Procurement leadership.
Maintain approved planning parameters and material master data within SAP.
Recommend premium freight requests and alternate sourcing opportunities for management review.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
1-3 years of experience in Materials Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management within a manufacturing environment.
Exposure to international suppliers and project-based manufacturing environments preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP, including MRP, procure-to-pay processes, and master data maintenance.
Experience with supplier portals (e.g., SupplyON) and EDI processes preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint and Word.
Experience developing and maintaining Power BI reports and dashboards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret supply chain data and identify trends.
Familiarity with AI and digital tools supporting Supply Chain and Procurement processes is a plus.
Understanding of materials planning, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, and procurement processes.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, service, and operational performance.
