Job Description
*** PURCHASING / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER ***
HOURS: Mon – Friday 8:00-5:00; (plus every other Saturday 8:00 – 1:30)
REPORTS TO: Owner/President & VP of Operations
POSITION PURPOSE:
Expected to improve warehouse operations through the use of lean enterprise practices. Analyzes procurement metrics to enhance supply chain processes.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will have Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Full Life-Cycle Planning and Forecasting experience to manage and support wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales. Is analytically minded with a knack for streamlining processes. Can manage staff: vendor/material requirements, accountability, performance and time-off.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years hands-on experience in Procurement: Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Planning and Forecasting –preferably in a manufacturing/automotive environment
- Minimum 5 years Management experience managing Buyers and Procurement Staff
- Above average understanding of manufacturing and warehouse operations, planning theories and scheduling principles
- Able to work with complex BOM structures
- Familiar with continuous improvement methods (e.g. pull systems, process mapping, JIT)
- Ability to implement and administer purchasing operating standards and procedures
- High degree of experience in data mining and report building
- Ability to research, collect and analyze data
- Able to conduct inventory analyses and risk assessments on supply trends and demand factors
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment
- Well organized, detail oriented with strong follow-up skills
- Hands-on, self-motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
- Strong written, verbal, collaboration and negotiation skills
- Ability to successfully work with cross-functional departments and managers
- Advanced understanding and use of Microsoft Excel required
- Sage/ERP software use and implementation experience a PLUS!
JOB DUTIES: RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Manages department staff in the: planning, sourcing, delivery, warehousing, and return of goods and product
- Manages labor costs, personnel productivity, inventory levels, data accuracy and warehouse demands
- Monitors component shortage status and back order resolution with staff
- Holds regular Procurement meetings with department staff to review back-orders, aging report, purchase orders, production schedules and ETA’s
- Collects relevant data on productivity and customer demand to improve supply chain process
- Tracks product flow and studies the movement of goods to identify gaps in efficiency
- Analyzes demand trends, inventory usage, scrap, waste and identifies and quantifies potential problems
- Ensures accurate item master and Bill of Material
- Helps achieve inventory level objectives and fill rates
- Determines material requirements and creates job orders for purchasing
- Compiles, creates and maintains databases and detailed records
- May assist in developing and implementing software solutions
- Provides regular updates and status reports to management
- Ensures the appropriate import/export compliance procedures are followed by employees, service providers and freight forwarders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Planning and Forecasting experience in an automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment
- APICS / CPIM
- Sage / MRP / ERP system experience
- Expert MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Company Description
At CPP we have a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and to our people.
If you are a reliable self-starter who is detail orientated with a strong work ethic ... COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
OUR BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: Medical / Dental / Vision / Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Holidays / Paid Life Insurance / Colonial Life Supplemental Insurance Plans / Profit Sharing + 401k!
Check us out at: www.classicperform.com