Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Prior Purchasing Experience in Manufacturing of 3-5 years is required

Objective

Responsible for procuring services and materials, manages order prices, quantities, freight selection, inventory levels, forecasting, responding to changes in demand and resolving supply chain issues timely to ensure continuity of supply at lowest prices which meet or exceed quality standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Thorough understanding of MRP principles, able to teach junior members basic and advanced concepts including but not limited to MOQ, SS, QOH, QOD, LT etc.
• Interpret reports to determine purchase needs
• Issue PO's, support production requirements
• Thorough understanding of supply chain principles, able to teach junior members basic and advanced concepts including but limited to manufacturing strategies, planning strategies, inventory strategies,
• Manage / track expedites
• Effective freight selection
• Thorough understand of MRP principles, able to identify and teach junior members parameters affecting the material plan
• Support New Product Development, from sourcing and choosing the right vendor at the right price to the procurement and implementation of custom tooling on any product development project.
• Initiates and leads various supplier programs such as, supplier reduction, quality improvements, cycle time reduction, JIT delivery and cost reduction, with an emphasis on building long term relationships.
• Initiate cost reduction programs
• Pursue part maintenance updates
• Ensure proper disposition of inventory including part obsolescence and disposal
• Knowledge of Kanban
• Create continuous improvement plans
• Capable of developing supply strategies
• Advanced knowledge of various material planning approaches
• Well read on state of the art supply chain processes
• Recognize demand patterns / trends
• Knowledgeable of commodity market trends and impact on purchase prices

Vendor Management

Analysis

Policy

Leadership

Behavioral traits

Additional duties and Responsibilities

Support Projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This Job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or other relevant field; AA degree may be considered

APICS certification preferred

Experience and relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of education

Prior Purchasing Experience in Manufacturing of 3-5 years is required.

Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in purchasing, production planning, production management, or sourcing.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Understanding of production flow principles and processes

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with many levels and types of people

Strong written, oral and presentation skills (communication)

Strong project management skills

Capable of leading supply chain junior buyers

Demonstrates ability to achieve results

Planning and organizational ability

Self-directed

Travel as required

Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

Able to manage difficult situations, respond well to change, meet commitments, focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality and listen to others

Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, respond well to questions, participate in meetings, write clearly and informatively, read and comprehend written information

Demonstrate competency in planning, organization, professionalism and adaptability; prioritizing and planning work activities; use time efficiently, approach others in a tactful manner, adapt to changes in the work environment, attention to detail

Ability to support policy development

Requires minimal supervision

Excellent verbal and written communications

Ability to function in a controlled environment regulated by FDA GMPs and handle confidential data

Able to manage difficult situations, respond well to change, meet commitments, focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality and listen to others

Ability to use ERP systems such as AS400, LX etc.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical business situations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, to reach with hands and arms and overhead, to use hands with fine dexterity, to grasp to use hand repetitively, climb or balance including use of stairs and lift and / or move up 10 lbs. Normal 20 / 20 vision ability (with corrective lenses if needed) is required for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually somewhat quiet.

T he posted range for this position is $70 ,000 - $85 ,000 annually which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location / labor market, internal equity, etc.

Clinician’s Choice / DenMat offers a complete benefits package, including M edical / D ental / V ision / Rx, Company paid and Optional Life Insurance , 401(k) with matching contribution , V acation, S ick Pay, Company paid legal Ho lidays, paid B ereavement, paid Jury Duty, E mployee Assistance Program and employee discounts.

Clinician’s Choice / DenMat participates in E-Verify.

Clinician’s Choice / DenMat is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer; employment with Clinician’s Choice / DenMat is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, creed, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally protected status.