This position is responsible for utilizing adept problem-solving, quantitative analysis skills, and professional communication to support Production, Inventory Management, Procurement, and Vendor Management activities within a dynamic and collaborative manufacturing company. Reports to the Materials Manager.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Production
- Monitor production work centers' capacity, updating lead times and orders as needed.
- Coordinate outside contractors' work
Inventory
- Monitor and maintain accurate stocking programs, inventory use, and inventory accuracy.
- Resolve inventory discrepancies and coordinate inventory control through product lifecycle.
Sourcing
- Coordinate new product quote and sample requests to our suppliers.
- Resource current products based on business needs.
- Coordinate vendor visits, audits, maintain accurate vendor info, and evaluate vendor performance.
Procurement
- Update buying strategies to optimize cost.
- Plan, purchase, schedule, and monitor raw material inventory.
Data Management
- Develop business intelligence reports using data analysis and report creation tools.
- Maintain data-integrity through the use of reporting tools to monitor and resolve exceptions.
Departmental and Interdepartmental Support
- Act as backup for Buyer and Scheduler
- Address engineering changes' impact
- Collaborate to resolve stalled products.
Working Conditions
- Office-based collaborative environment.
- Fast-paced periods requiring quick and prudent decisions.
- Some travel to customers or suppliers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Quantitative analysis.
- Interested in learning new topics and taking on new challenges.
- Adapt to change and process enhancements.
- Embrace challenges and overcome obstacles.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and professional communication.
- Represent the company professionally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Data Analysis and Project management preferred.
Mon - Friday
8am - 5pm
Job Type: Full-time