Release of purchase orders to suppliers via the ERP system on a timely basis in accordance with lead-times, and monitoring delivery schedules.
Work closely with master scheduling and planning leadership on the production build plans, which include ensuring that forecasts are current within the business system to execute planning functions. Review and monitor open purchase orders via ERP exception messages and execute actions in accordance.
Manage ERP exception messages on a consistent basis, reviewing and responding to order actions messages on existing purchase orders.
Communication and correspondence with the supply base on purchase order coordination and execution of releases submitted, including the management of identified discrepant materials.
Interaction with material control on the required movement of materials as required to support manufacturing, which includes receiving processes and internal movements.
Reviews inventory to determine actions on excess and obsolete components and define a plan of action to manage.
Responsible for establishing production planning parameters in the business system to effectively manage inventory levels.
Interaction with sales on incoming orders, requesting information and providing status updates as required.
Negotiate purchased costs and payment terms with suppliers, along with exposure to executing to supplier agreements and contracts.
Ability to manage activities in a very hands-on manner and provide direction.
Effectively manage and expedite critical supply of components, including compiling line of balance reports.
Cross functional skills in understanding manufacturing capabilities and customer expectations.
Drive and implement new product, continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives in a cross functional team setting.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate and highly productive manner according to company policy.
Contribute to the team effort to produce a quality product.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case-by-case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree required and/or significant industry experience considered, with preferred emphasis in Operations Management, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Minimum 3+ years experience in material planning and/or purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in inventory management practices such as forecasting, order policy codes, demand management, and lead-time in support of customer programs.
Ability to navigate with flexibility in a changing business environment.
Strong project management skills, demonstrated experience with continuous improvement process and quality initiatives
Solid ERP experience, Microsoft Office skills
Required travel as needed
Accountability to complete work on time and with a high degree of quality.
Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal written communication skills
Collaborative with team focus
Persuasive
Training:
Orientation
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Numbers & Facts
Location
STOUGHTON, WI
Skills
Business Solutionsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Managementunmatched
Materials Planningunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Persuasion Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Salesunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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