Purpose:

• Responsible for Material flow through production
• Cycle counting where required to ensure inventory accuracies as well as production priorities based on customer demand.
• Supporting role to Scheduling and purchasing, backfilling and cross training with process development.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Creating purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials
• Ensure MHR’s are issued in the proper windows defined by Finance
• Manage and maintain lead times and MOQ with all suppliers
• Analyze demand forecasts
• Manage inventory levels and develop production schedules to meet customer orders
• Review & analyze customer backlog and work with internal teams to expedite as required
• Ensure appropriate stock levels
• Track inventory usages while adhering to allocated storage footprints
• Ensure working capital values are within the defined threshold
• Manage internal MIN/MAX based on current production usages and storage allocation for all raw material, including consignment
• Use visual Kanbans where possible to help manage inventory
• Cycle count materials daily/weekly and reconcile to SAP
• Assist with month end financial closing activities
• Evaluate supplier performance and build relationships
• Communicate with internal teams (Manufacturing, Sales, Receiving, Finance) and external suppliers to coordinate supply chain activities
• Analyze data for planning and release, ordering, usage & inventory analysis and shortage resolution
• Other duties as assigned

Expected Results:

• Improved inventor accuracy.
• Identify key areas of improvements
• High level support to full supply chain team 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, forecast demand and manage inventory
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts both verbally and in written form
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in ERP Systems: Experience with SAP is an asset
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts: Understanding of inventory control, production planning and material requirements/ordering