SUMMARY: Schedules activities of production departments and purchases materials for the product or groups of products to which assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase materials required to support the forecast.
- Handle supplier correspondence regarding prices, delivery dates, changes in quantities and delivery issues. Update system and report changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
- Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with inventory goals set by management.
- Improve product cost/profitability by reducing total acquisition cost.
- Plans and manages the daily production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s production capacity.
- Manages inventory levels by scheduling shop activities and purchasing materials from outside suppliers to meet production schedules.
- Owns the data input and integrity of this data in the manufacturing system for completed work orders and related component items.
- Interfaces with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
- Reviews master production schedule and work orders.
- Establishes priorities for specific customer orders.
- Attend core team meetings and provide status on production schedule, material availability and lead times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Associate Degree in Business or Computer Science, preferred.
- Prior work experience in production or purchasing.
- Knowledge of SAP helpful.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Accountability:
- Purchase materials and supplies.
- Execute Planning and Scheduling Process.
- Expedite deliveries when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
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