Job Information

The PFEP (Plan for Every Part) Coordinator develops and maintains the PFEP database for all parts, make parts, and purchased raw material. Works closely with the planners, buyers, suppliers, BUSCL (Business Unit Supply Chain Lead), Manufacturing Engineering, warehouse and production teams to optimize the material flow from the supplier to the production line. Ensures PFEP supports the set up and maintenance of internal consumption based on replenishment systems. Works with the launch and engineering teams (New Product Development) to introduce new materials efficiently by utilizing stabled PFEP and replenishment rules.

Role & Responsibility

Oversee Plan for Every Part (PFEP data) and replenishment systems:

• Identify and improve information flow through manufacturing, materials, engineering, and distribution via processes and support programs.
• Set up and maintain system to determine future part demand, Kanban system, Min/Max replenishment, and plan for every part (PFEP).
• Provide technical training (including PFEP, Kanban, Min/Max collection and data entry) to materials team members and create training documents for future use.
• Apply detailed knowledge of the MS Office product suite and various statistical and data-mining software to analyze and report on a variety of inventory related matters including: PFEP and obsolescence; ECN incorporation; product ordering patterns; inventory record accuracy assessments; receiving accuracy; variety of inventory control; supply chain; logistics assessments and metrics; root cause investigations.
• Create and maintain metrics that assess material shortages and root cause (BOM, PFEP, Kanban card process).
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to identify significant discrepancies between planned (PFEP) material use, actual and projected to minimize inventory while reducing shortages.
• Work with BUSCLs and manufacturing engineers on container management for improved line-side presentation and material flow/replenishment signaling.

Job Requirement

• Education Required: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent experience in supply chain, materials, logistics, or information systems acceptable.
• Experience Required: 2>5 years
• 2+ years material flow, packaging, or supply chain and/or operations experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt highly preferred.
• Travel Required:
• Good understanding in Inventory Control, Logistics, Material flow, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Finance in Quantitative Analysis.
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite applications and advanced Excel skills, such as macro-writing.
• Demonstrated data mining, analysis and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to complete work in a timely manner and a strong interest in working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, project heavy environment.
• Strong customer orientation with focus on quality, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Kaizen process.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

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Bobcat Company is a leading provider of compact equipment for global construction, rental, landscaping, agriculture, grounds maintenance, acreage management, government, utility, industrial and mining markets. We strive to empower our customers to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. We’re North Dakota’s largest manufacturer, with the most extensive compact equipment distribution network in the world.