Supply Chain Team Member

SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Team Member collaborates with a cross-department team of colleagues to ensure the operations of the supply chain are carried out accurately and efficiently. Provide both internal and external customers with quality service, timely orders, current account information, smooth transactions, and a positive experience.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review past due and future material requirements to expedite orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Work with Buyers to plan priorities and workload to support the master schedule and customer service orders.
• Maintain appropriate fields in the ERP system such as lead time, lot sizes, and manufacturer information.
• Obtain prints and patterns, if needed.
• Process and maintain all supplier acknowledgement information such as price, lead time, manufacturer, and manufacturer part number. 
• Prepare and process purchase order requests through MRP, requisition, and planning requests.
• Administer Demand Summaries to key suppliers to optimize visibility and availability of product.
• Obtain and compile required system data and prepare spreadsheets and reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and defined activities, as directed.
• Maintain and monitor master file and plant-specific files for Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA), Certificates of Insurance (COI), and other contractual purchasing documents.
• Interface with Finance, Planning, Production Control, Inventory Control, and suppliers to ensure accuracy of purchasing and supplier information.
• Advise Buyers of changes in supplier delivery performance, material and source availability and supplier base activity.
• Assist Buyers in searching for new, improved and/or less costly purchase materials and services.
• Participate and contribute to the continued Supply Chain process improvement goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge in Infor XA and/or experience in ERP systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

COMPETENCES:

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and collaborating with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not lead others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car occasionally