Operational ERP Coordinator

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Operational ERP Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for the management and administrative tasks required to shepherd production orders efficiently and accurately through the ERP processes. A solid understanding of production concepts and procedures applicable to the manufacturing industry is required. Primary responsibility is to manage production orders from activation through completion, ensuring accurate component and semi-finished good backflushing and finished good output.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and reviews production capabilities and capacity.
• Monitors the initiation of production orders in the production dashboard system
• Follows production closely to monitor actual output versus system output
• Ensures accurate component and semi-finished materials backflush
• Monitors for and efficiently clears errors blocking any of the above activities
• Monitors closely the introduction of new models to ensure error-free system execution and confirm proper BOM setup
• Works closely with master scheduler to ensure available production orders for all upcoming production needs
• Adjusts, as necessary, standard and updated work orders to match production needs
• Assigns previously finished goods to applicable work orders, where needed
• Monitors output of quality-flagged units and reintroduction into the production environment after usage decision
• Learns the basics of the master scheduler function to serve as a backup to these responsibilities
• Documents Operational ERP Coordinator processes and trains other users as necessary
• Streamlining of the coordination process with continuous improvements and recommendations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY

• Communication Proficiency, written and oral
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Organizational Skills
• Teamwork Orientation
• Experience using MRP systems - SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Kanban Inventory Systems.
• Understanding of FIFO Principles

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant field
• Working knowledge of Lean SCM tools
• Expert knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Have at least 5 years manufacturing experience in Operations, Planning / Customer Service or equivalent.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and MRP systems
• Knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes