What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Supply Chain Co-Op position at Scott Fetzer Consumer Brands?
Job Description
Job Description
The Supply Chain Co-Op will support Wayne Water Systems (Wayne) Supply Chain Department with regards to the planning and procurement of goods and / or services supporting production schedules and inventory management. He / she will manage the on-time delivery of materials and perform supply chain analytics. Reports to the Sr. Sourcing Manager.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY :
- Coordinates with the Planning & Sr. Sourcing Manager along with the Business Unit Sales Manager to understand Sell-Out expectations and modify the Sell-In plan accordingly aligning agreed inventory levels, sources of supply, capacity of those sources, shipment schedules and existing on-hand stock levels.
- Ensures MRP database is encoded and updated based on variable lead times, delivery points and Kanban batch expectations (where applicable).
- Interact with other departments to ensure on-time delivery goals are achieved including the expediting of materials as needed. Contact suppliers to inquire on delivery times and confirm orders in MRP system.
- Track and monitor inbound container deliveries and coordinate required documentation such as Bill of Ladings between forwarder and suppliers. Update container module with container tracking numbers and due dates.
- Support the evaluation of vendor performance and development of alternative sourcing points.
- When requested, set up local vendor sources and monitor contract agreements to ensure all mutually agreed obligations are executed.
- Conveys any lead time change information to the Planning & Sr.Sourcing Manager.
- Conduct analytics as requested in cost reduction strategies and material planning efficiencies.
- Work with Finance to validate all billing invoices from suppliers as needed.
- Support Inventory Control to ensure minimized working capital tied up with inventory along with reviews of slow & non-moving stock for consumption.
- Aids in MRO business requirements planning & procurement activities as a compliment to materials.
- Supports the continuous improvement activities for the Supply Chain dept.
- Collaborates with Master Production Scheduler filling missing part requirements for orders.
- Further supports the Planning & Sr. Sourcing Manager with procedural updates.
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