Responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.
Responsibilities
Coordinating flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinating transfer of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or warehouse.
Developing and executing material planning for a product line. Ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
Scheduling and controlling the release of materials. Monitoring material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
Building up and following up procurement plan realization to ensure they align with business objectives.
Tracking and analyzing supplier performance metrics. Collaborating and negotiating with supplier to deliver materials per requirements.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.
Typical task breakdown:
Facilitate the movement of goods inbound
Schedule inbound material
Resolve MRP exceptions and minimize
Work with suppliers to determine when they will ship products
Address grief
Address finance tickets
Product group escalations
Years of experience: 2-4 years experience
Degree requirement: High School Diploma.
Will accept Bachelor's but still requires 2-4 years of experience.
Additional Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
Must be able to work independently
Good communication skills (both oral and written)
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Building Relationships
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Detroit, MI
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$25–$28 Per Hour
Company Size
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded
1978
Website
https://epitec.com/
Benefits
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Financeunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Logistics Analysisunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Materials Planningunmatched
Materials Trackingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Product Planningunmatched
Product Shipmentsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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