What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Coordinator position at Straumann?
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POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating purchasing and inbound freight activities for Straumann Group North America, working with internal and external vendors to ensure correct functioning of the ERP system and quick resolution of issues preventing proper material flow. The coordinator will also work on improving our operations and perform analyses to highlight potential areas of improvement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Purchasing and inventory management:
- Owns material master data, proposes and maintains standards across the portfolio and performs routine clean-up
- Maintains list of vendors, current contact information, pricing, and key vendor information
- Supports North America Digital and Dental portfolios with new product introductions, substitutions, and phase-out management
- Coordinates replenishment orders for the distribution warehouse with both intercompany and third-party suppliers through the analysis of supply and demand via inventory management systems
- Coordinates and prioritizes inbound shipments, as well as shipment tracking and works with freight carriers to determine cause of delay and expedite resolution
- Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external vendors
- Advocates for the interests of the business with internal and external vendors
- Issues purchase orders to third party suppliers based on the forecast and needs of the business.
- Follows up on past due and unconfirmed deliveries with suppliers, maintains SAP up to date to ensure accuracy of data
- Works with internal stakeholders (warehouse, product management) and vendors to resolve issues that prevent the timely flow of materials
- Monitors and maintains relevant MRP-settings, sets up new materials and performs routine data clean-up and maintenance.
- Works with customer service and product managers on stock situation requests, optimal fulfillment of large orders
- Measures customer service level and investigates missed deliveries.
- Works closely with warehouse staff on the goods receipt process and additional NPI storage/distribution needs to ensure new materials can successfully be received into the warehouse
- Works with warehouse staff to clear receipt or on hold issues in a timely manner
- In collaboration with warehouse staff, clears up past due shipments and purchase orders in SAP
- Executes and communicates standard logistics KPI’s to the Supply Chain Manager and proposes improvements in current ways of working
- Submit ideas through Straumann EPIC portal to act on improvements in real time
- Performs various types of analyses to support the continuous improvement of supply chain activities, reduce waste, and streamline workflows.
- Ad hoc projects as required to support various departments from an inventory standpoint, or within the logistics function.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES (If Applicable)
- Warehouse environment with some light lifting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field OR 4 years of working experience in a supply chain role
- 1 years of experience in SAP inventory management and purchasing
- 1 years of experience with Excel and Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree
- Experience working with PowerBi
- Prior experience in health tech, healthcare, or medical device industry
- International shipping/receiving experience
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Self-starter, results oriented attitude
- Prioritize and execute the plan to meet deadlines.
- Work independently and in cross-functional teams with strong customer focus.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability in tasks requiring high accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to exchange relevant information
- Eagerness to drive continuous improvement in daily activities
Additional Information:
Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
- A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
- Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
- Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: United States : Andover (MA)
Travel Percentage: 0%
Requisition ID: 16786
