Basic Function: Procurement / Material Planning consists of the timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources necessary. It also includes coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problems.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for P2P for relavent MRP controller.
- Ensures the availability of inventory to meet the forecasted demand and optimize on-time delivery, lead time to customer, and net working capital.
- Segments the portfolio of materials through an ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management and supplier agreement. Defines inventory policies according to this segmentation.
- Collaborates with suppliers and category managers to optimize cost, submit requests for quotation and drive cost savings projects.
- Calculates and maintains in SAP the inventory parameters and replenishment strategies such as: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, and lead-time.
- Monitors and controls Procure-to-Pay process and is prepared to perform such activities as escalation and expediting are required.
- Supports and leads Sales and Operations Planning process.
- Partners with critical internal and external suppliers to align forecasting of materials.
- Initiates continuous improvement programs to support planning and fulfillment strategy.
- Supports Inventory Control and RCCM that may lead to improved packaging etc by the vendor.
- Works with suppliers to improve on-time delivery performance, resolve non-conformance issues.
- Analyzes and evaluates bids/pricelists to determine optimal value.
- Support supplier negotiations as needed to achieve cost savings targets.
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Requirements
- Preferred purchasing or planning experience.
- Preferred SAP or similar ERP experience in MM and PP module
- Ability to work cross-functionally within a global value chain.
- Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities
- Above average Microsoft excel skills.
- Strong communicator and teamwork oriented
- Organized and exhibits a sense of urgency when necessary.
- Takes initiative to drive projects and lead others.
- Employs root cause analysis approach.
- Strong sense of customer focus and quality
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree for entry level and up to 2 years of experience
- Experience within operations or supply chain within electrical equipment manufacturing for energy sector is a plus.
- Exposure to high volume - high mix environment is preferred.
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