Job description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for the managing and control of material requirements within the production facility. Managing a team of buyer/expeditors to manage the demands of inventory in line with customer demands.

• Responsible for managing the Buyer/Planners to ensure the timely receipt of materials to support an efficient manufacturing operation.
• Supporting supplier activity and negotiations.
• Responsible for managing the Buyer/Planners along with a group of assigned suppliers to ensure inventory is available to meet manufacturing demand while maximize inventory turns and minimizing inventory carrying cost.
• Coordinate with the Buyer/Planners and Suppliers to resolve cost issues, delivery issues, quality issues and invoice hold issues to ensure material is available for efficient manufacturing.
• Support supplier negotiations through coordination with the Buyer/Planners, Engineering, Finance and Senior Leadership.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
• Masters degree in a related field is a plus
• Lean experience is required
• Six Sigma experience is highly desirable
• Experience in Oracle ERP system highly desirable
• Experience in Min-Max, and Kanban material planning is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great company, competitive pay, bonus, excellent benefits.