Purpose Statement

To support the vision and goals of Cord-Sets Inc. by ensuring a continuous supply of goods and materials to meet production and customer needs, while developing and maintaining a competitive supply base.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to expected performance levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Material Planning

· Plan material needs utilizing Cord-Sets MRP system.

· Determine, recommend, establish and administer proper inventory levels for both on hand inventory and consignment inventory by checking the system and doing in person visual checks.

· Maintain accurate inventory balances and minimize obsolescence cost exposure.

· Manage the cycle count schedule and content and conduct cycle counts.

Purchasing Goods and Services

· Prepare and execute purchase orders for the purchasing of direct and indirect materials and services.

· Receive goods and services into the MRP system and coordinate moving goods to their appropriate locations.

· Manage material returns quickly and completely with the supplier, including return PO’s and debit memos.

Manage the Supplier relationship professionally and expertly

· Conduct sourcing and select suppliers as directed by supervisor.

· Interview vendors to obtain information relative to product quality, price, service, delivery and ability to supply.

· Review proposals and obtain samples from suppliers to support supervisor’s efforts to achieve desired terms of business.

· Work with suppliers to improve supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement, and guiding the supplier with appropriate sense of urgency.

Proactively manage the Purchasing and Material Management functions

· Run reports and analyze data to set, audit and expedite deliveries in support of customer shipments, production and/or maintenance schedules.

· Manage compliance reports and documentation, e.g. REACH, ROHS, Prop 65, etc.

· Determine what is driving lead times, pricing issues and material issues and recommend plans to protect Cord-Sets’ customers from being negatively impacted.

· Ensure the MRP system is maintained accurately with respect to supplier and material content.

· Research and stay current with supplier industry trends.

· Actively participate and support company kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

· Detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency and pride in workmanship. Continually strives for expertise in all activities.

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

· Highly analytical and ability to analyze complex data as part of the decision-making process. Able to use data to support decisions.

· Superior communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and to represent Cord-Sets owners and Senior Managers professionally and effectively with our business partners.

· Professional appearance/image, as the position has significant contact with vendors and others outside the organization.

· Superior business ethics.

· Ability to adapt to change and maintain composure in stressful or challenging situations.

· Ability to understand the item master / part set in the MRP.

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with work experience in purchasing, manufacturing operations, or business field or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.