What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Coordinator position at Mindlance?
Company Description
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Job Description
Position Summary
Provides direction on the planning and scheduling process to the finished goods and manufacturing planners and buyers in order to oversee and ensure customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and inventory control.
Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Core Beliefs, global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), and environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.
Position Responsibilities
Respond to customer inquiries, coordinating with the Planning/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager (e.g., emails inquiring when orders will ship, adjusting existing orders, checking on when certain products will be available, loads, on hand, item # change).
Execute S&OP/D&OP, coordinating with the Planning/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager (including but not limited to new product introductions, long term capacity planning, inventory analysis and set target strategy, budget planning).
Review inventory alerts/exceptions in the market (e.g., low & high stock report from Manugistics)
For markets not covered by S&OP/D&OP, manage forecast, acceptable inventory replenishment levels, and made to order.
Lead the Renewal process for the FG Planning and Process Teams, working with the Planner/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager and PT Scheduler. Determine changes to process specific planning parameter values, running and analyzing scenarios as needed, and monitoring and managing resource utilization.
Aid in ensuring the timely release of production lots, through coordination with Quality, Operations, and other Process Team Ring Roles (e.g., the closure of QARs on a timely manner)
Provides direction on the planning and scheduling process to the finished goods and manufacturing planners and buyers in order to oversee and ensure customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and inventory control.
Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Core Beliefs, global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), and environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.
Position Responsibilities
Respond to customer inquiries, coordinating with the Planning/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager (e.g., emails inquiring when orders will ship, adjusting existing orders, checking on when certain products will be available, loads, on hand, item # change).
Execute S&OP/D&OP, coordinating with the Planning/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager (including but not limited to new product introductions, long term capacity planning, inventory analysis and set target strategy, budget planning).
Review inventory alerts/exceptions in the market (e.g., low & high stock report from Manugistics)
For markets not covered by S&OP/D&OP, manage forecast, acceptable inventory replenishment levels, and made to order.
Lead the Renewal process for the FG Planning and Process Teams, working with the Planner/Scheduling/Customer Interface manager and PT Scheduler. Determine changes to process specific planning parameter values, running and analyzing scenarios as needed, and monitoring and managing resource utilization.
Aid in ensuring the timely release of production lots, through coordination with Quality, Operations, and other Process Team Ring Roles (e.g., the closure of QARs on a timely manner)
Qualifications
Required Job Related Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business or related business/technical field.
Minimum of five years management experience with experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
Excellent written and communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service focus.
Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
Knowledge and understanding of SAP, MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
Proficient math skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated negotiating skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Supply Operating Model, SAP and/or Streamlink
Experience in managing Distressed Inventory
Demonstrated ability to speak/write bi-lingually
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business or related business/technical field.
Minimum of five years management experience with experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
Excellent written and communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service focus.
Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
Knowledge and understanding of SAP, MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
Proficient math skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated negotiating skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Supply Operating Model, SAP and/or Streamlink
Experience in managing Distressed Inventory
Demonstrated ability to speak/write bi-lingually
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