Procurement/Scheduling/EDI Assistant Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for effective procurement and production planning to ensure to meet customer orders on time, and, ensure accurate EDI transactions are submitted on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all procurement processes of raw materials (dye, chemical, foam and

backing) including purchase orders and inventory simulations

• Responsible to lead communication with raw materials vendors regarding

delivery/procurement issues

• Responsible for raw material month end activities

• Responsible for sourcing new raw material vendors

• Oversees supplier performance

• Oversees raw material receiving process including physical count, labeling and enter

in system (SAP)

• Oversee cycle counting of inventories using scanning systems in order to verify

accuracy of material and location, along with enforcing adherence to FIFO process

• Resolve inventory discrepancies by establishing root cause and countermeasures

• Maintains 7S within the inventory areas

• Oversees warehouse safety of team members and equipment

• Responsible for assessing subordinate’s skills and capabilities, allocating work and

performance evaluation

• Develop and implement effective training plans for subordinate personnel

• Ensure Production Planning schedules all processes in the manufacturing plant

according to requirements while maintaining efficiency

• Review daily shipping requirements to minimize the need for rush processing and

expedited shipments

• Communicate with Sales Planning and Knitting Departments to adjust batch assign

plan as necessary

• Support PC manager with customer buildouts in order to minimize obsolete inventory at SNA

• Support to create monthly production plan with manpower and machine targets

• Oversees EDI transactions for outgoing shipments and ensure submissions before

deadlines

• Any other duty or task as may be requested by immediate supervisor/manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalent required. Two years degree preferred.

• Supervisory training is preferred.

• Very important to have good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good decision making skills.

• Must have good organizational and supervisory skills.

• Must possess strong analysis/problem solving skills and have a high level of

mathematical ability.

• Must be able to make low and middle level decisions.

• Must have the ability to work well without close supervision.

• Must have intermediate computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person may have up to 10 reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This person must sit, stand, talk or hear, reach with hands to finger, handle or feel and be capable of reaching with hands and arms. This person must follow all plant safety rules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee will work in an office environment approximately 70% of the time. There will be no extended exposure to loud noises.

There will be 5% travel required.

**MEDICAL AND DENTAL - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE ONLY**

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Morganton, NC 28655 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morganton, NC 28655: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person