Job Description

MAKITA Corporation of America, a worldwide leading producer of high-quality power tools, has an opening for a Supply Chain Specialist / Material Scheduler at its manufacturing facility located in Buford, Georgia.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in business/management/Engineering, or similar, with the desire to learn and grow in a global manufacturing organization or, a two-year degree with at least two years of work experience in a manufacturing environment; or, high school graduate or equivalent with at least 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Supply Chain experience for sourcing of OPE (outdoor power equipment) components.
• Experience with suppliers of deep draw, metal stamping, tube bending fabrication, and plastic injection molding,
• Good organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP system.
• Working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones and US Customs Procedures
• Self-motivated, team player.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop OPE (outdoor power equipment) vendors.
• Evaluate and register orders generated by MRP system.
• Coordinate changes to purchase orders for production and non-production parts.
• Communicate purchase orders to suppliers, confirming any alterations to due dates.
• Place and communicate non-approved part orders from Product Engineering.
• Expedite and defer purchase orders for timely delivery of product using tools of MAP system.
• Troubleshoot problems with the Part Master, Bill of Material, and Engineering changes to ensure accurate placement of purchase orders.
• Communicate and resolve issues with Assembly, Product Engineering, Receiving, and Quality
• Identify and control the prevention of dead stock parts.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with global suppliers.
• Be able to manage multiple projects such as REACH, Rohs, and conflict minerals.
• Be able to analyze pricing to determine cost-effective strategies for reducing part cost.

Company Description

A worldwide leading producer of high-quality power tools. EEO Employer, D/R/G/A/V