Supply Chain/intern/plant 1

This position reports to Supply Chain Manager and is accountable for identifying requirements, developing plans, and facilitating the fulfillment of all demand streams for assigned purchased parts. Collaborates with Buyers and production personnel to identify and communicate supplier capacity issues in support of internal customer demand.

Principle Accountabilities

Responsible for managing purchased material requirements and taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels. Includes development and maintenance of planning data with MRP, order release process, and coordination with Buyers on capacity. Collaborate with Buyer on ordering technique and communication of shortage as well as coordination with Manufacturing Production Scheduler on demand and status. Focal point for purchased material commitments, follow up with supplier deliveries, and schedule changes. Investigate schedule delays and establish and communicate revised schedules. When constraints exist, work with the business to prioritize enterprise requirements based on need. Reschedule purchased material commit dates and provide input to Buyer on supplier delivery performance.

Actively involved in projects in support of business objectives: cost reductions, inventory reduction initiatives, lead-time reduction, Lean manufacturing, and 6-sigma.