Purchasing & Production Support Assistant

General Summary:

The position is responsible for material planning, purchasing, scheduling, and supplier relationships for assigned product lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan for and process Daily Job Traveler Packages for all centrifuge production activities
• Monitor and review Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) suggestions
• Create Purchase Orders and Job Travelers based on MRP
• Schedule jobs based on material availability and manufacturing resources
• Manage inventory for assigned product lines to ensure inventory is available for customer orders without resulting in excess or obsolete inventory and keeping inventory investment at a minimum
• Manage the relationship with suppliers
• Strive to obtain the lowest total cost for inventory
• Maintain and publish supplier performance scorecards as needed
• Analyze inventory to establish safety stock, planning parameters, and other standards to provide an uninterrupted flow of materials to manufacturing
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Personable, professional phone skills
• Must be well organized, efficient, and a self-starter
• Ability to facilitate meetings and prepare presentations as needed
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Understand current industry and government regulations as they impact the supply chain
  
  

Desired Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• A.S. in a business-related discipline plus at least two years experience in a purchasing or planning role OR the equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management is a plus
• Alternate education and experience are considered based on individual candidates
  
  

Language Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, is required
• Experience with an ERP system is required; experience with Epicor is a plus
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, 6 hours per workday
• Standing, up to 2 hours per workday
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  
  

Work Environment:

Office and Manufacturing Environment

Travel Requirements:

Infrequent and usually between office locations.

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