Position Overview:
Southern New Hampshire business is actively seeking a qualified candidate for a key role within our client's organization. The position, reporting to the Materials Manager, involves strategic planning, procurement, and inventory management within a specialized manufacturing environment. Below are the details of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role.
Responsibilities:
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Strategic Purchasing and Planning:
- Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to develop and execute build-to-order and build-to-forecast plans.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely delivery of materials and services.
- Utilize systems to evaluate, monitor, and report supplier performance.
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Quality Assurance and Inventory Management:
- Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and Corrective Action Request (CAR) meetings to address quality issues.
- Ensure accuracy of inventory counts and support inventory control processes.
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Production Scheduling and Coordination:
- Plan and schedule workflow for assigned operations, adhering to routing sequences and lead times.
- Coordinate the delivery and movement of critical materials, including expediting when necessary.
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System Utilization:
- Utilize Infor/Syteline software to generate accurate schedules for assigned product lines.
- Generate necessary paperwork such as pick lists and travelers.
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Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in Lean activities within the work area and cross-functional events to enhance problem-solving capabilities.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and implement pull system strategies.
Experience and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- Experience in production control planning within an ERP environment; familiarity with Infor/Syteline preferred.
- Proficiency in Windows-based software programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with capacity planning, lean inventory management, inventory planning, and process improvement methodologies.
- Experience in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment is advantageous.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the success of our client's operations while gaining valuable experience in supply chain management and production planning. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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