Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step-by-step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• VMI suppliers management
• Critically evaluate Minimum Order Quantities and supplier allocations related to production demand
• Release orders to supplier in accordance with purchasing strategy
• Work directly with engineering and production personnel on part requirements
• Utilizes the Material Resource Planning system to respond to the dictates/recommendations in a timely/accurate responsive manner.
• Tracks and expedites orders to ensure delivery schedules are met and part shortages are resolved
• Advises Production Departments of delivery status and identifies risks. Communicates accurate information to production in order to provide accurate and timely updates.
• Identifies non-performances of suppliers and participates in corrective action with the assistance of appropriate Sourcing and Quality personnel
• Schedules parts deliveries. Reschedules deliveries when necessary according to customer requirements and inventory value management.
• Processes engineering change notices and drawing revision requirements
• Supports supplier payment by resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Works with inventory control to address and resolve purchase order receipt issues
• Monitors and reports departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) such as late Purchase Order lines, purchase order confirmation and late Purchase Order placement
• Supports service and warranty departments to meet respective demand
• Evaluates validity of demand using critical thinking as well as investigates and resolves irregularities
• Works in a professional and cooperative manner with other departments such as production, quality, engineering, sourcing and sales to promote a successful team environment

• Bachelor's degree for Business Administration or related field (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing)

• Proficient knowledge and usage of computers, MS Office Applications (MS Excel including spreadsheets, graphs, functions and advanced applications.)
• Regular exposure to general supply chain management functions within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to set direction and drive results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs