Details: SUMMARY: Drive efficiency through planning/forecasting a supply model for material and resources that anticipates and adapts to variable demand requirements. Schedule shall support delivery commitments to customers and highest quality products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: Materials planning and scheduling to support Operations. Optimize materials replenishment plans with supply partners to minimize inventory exposure and meet all demand requirements. Negotiate replenishment plans with supply partners to drive efficiency. Lead materials planning meetings with purchasing and Operations Management to optimize the replenishment schedule. Schedule all shop orders to support production. Develop and manage a shop order master schedule. Lead a weekly production scheduling meeting with the Operations Supervisors. Optimize the shop order schedule to maximize resource utilization. Develop and manage a 9 month rolling materials forecast. The forecast will include backlog and sales forecast requirements. Meet quarterly with Sales Operations to update the forecast and review large project requirements. Provide SME (subject matter expert) support for the ERP system in the areas of Purchasing, Planning and Scheduling. Prepare and present periodic reports on metrics and key initiative projects.
Showing posts with label Material. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Material. Show all posts
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Material Analyst / Global Buyer
Details: Standard Textile Co. Inc. is recognized as the global leader in the manufacturing of healthcare, hospitality, & institutional textiles, apparel, surgical, incontinence care, decorative products & linen management services. STC is a global organization committed to integrity, leadership, & customer service. We offer environmentally friendly products, friendly and diverse co-workers, and a strong commitment to ethical business conduct. Currently, we are seeking a Material Analyst/Global Buyer to be based at our corporate office in Cincinnati, OH. Standard Textile associates enjoy competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off program. Additional benefits include: continuous professional development; promotional opportunities within a growth oriented organization; and a strong commitment to health and wellness. This commitment to health and wellness includes onsite benefits such as a corporate workout center, fitness classes, full-service café, and wellness activity events. Cincinnati is a tri-state, 15-county region that offers world-class assets in arts and culture, amusements, hospitality, sports & recreation. It offers all of the amenities of a large, bustling metropolis while maintaining a friendly, small town atmosphere. This makes the region a remarkably flexible location filled with a wealth of opportunities & options. (For more information on Cincinnati: http://www.cincinnatichamber.com/liv.aspx ).The Material Analyst/Global Buyer will plan material requirements by analyzing data to determine the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels and on time delivery to end customer. This associate will work closely with global and domestic vendors to ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and timely delivery of merchandise. This position also includes daily interaction with intercompany departments to ensure accurate current and future material demand as well as assisting with the compilation of weekly inventory vs. forecast reporting and monthly S&OP reporting. Major responsibilities will include: Monitor and maintain stock levels for product categories as assigned by management. Quote accurate customer delivery information for new forecasted items, issue monthly purchase orders to global suppliers, and work with those suppliers on delivery. Initiate a monthly forecast to each global supplier to outline future demand. Exhibit good judgment and analytical skills regarding past usage, current demand and future forecast to determine the proper usage levels for inventory planning. Work with our global suppliers to maximize manufacturing capacities staying within required inventory guidelines. Transfer necessary inventory from US distribution center locations as inventory dictates. Provide and maintain regularly scheduled reports and evaluations of inventory and supplier performance.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Material Planner/Scheduler
Details: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. is a world leader with more than 80 years of combined experience in the design, engineering and manufacturing of driveline systems, chassis systems and forged products for trucks, buses, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, and passenger cars.In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will be responsible for assuring the supply of material from our suppliers and to our customers while achieving budgeted inventory turns levels.These core responsibilities are typically accomplished by performing the following duties:•Proactive engagement in the identification and resolution of material continuity gaps.•Fosters a positive attitude towards company and personal goals.•Embraces a continuous improvement approach with high levels of integrity and performance for his/herself and others (co-workers, suppliers, customers, etc.)•Ability to drive and enforce accountability within the supply chain.•Monitor production schedules to establish operational sequence and lead time requirements needed to meet shipping dates driven by customer requirements.•Works with department supervisors to determine status of production plan, supplier performance, build schedules and other assigned projects.•Expedites operations and material which may delay production schedules or create necessary schedule modifications in order to avoid customer shipment delays and/or production downtime.•Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records used in managing material inventory, in-process production, and status and location of material.•Evaluates the effectiveness of existing information used for production planning and process systems. Effectively manages inventory levels in accordance with company objectives and supports both production requirements and customer demand.•Supports the resolution of inventory issues as needed.•Promotes and engages in principles of employee involvement, team building and continuous improvement.•Uses MRP system (Oracle) and PC based software for tracking and generation of reports.•Analyzes a variety of data to generate actionable conclusions that are executed.•Helps develop, implement, and support long range department goals that successfully meet and exceed company goals and objectives.•Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal / external suppliers and customers.•Adheres to Corporate policies and procedures•Other duties may be assigned.Required Qualifications:1.Minimum of a four-year College degree or equivalent training in a related field.2.High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.3.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, particularly in Excel. .4.Good oral and written communication skills.5.High level of planning and organizational abilities involving multiple tasks.6.Some knowledge of MRP systems, inventory management, forecasting, and pull systems.7.Strong level of mathematical and analytical abilities.8.Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities and multiple tasks.9.Detail oriented.Preferred Qualifications:1.APICS or ISM Certification.2.Minimum of a four-year College degree or equivalent training in Supply Chain Management.3.Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or Product Launch.4.Ability to work flexible work schedule including some overtime during the week and weekends.AAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Material Planner
Details: Purpose of the positionThis position is responsible for assuring, on a continual basis, that an uninterrupted flow of production material is available to support the vehicle production process. The specialist will also monitor inventory levels, expedite material, and audit material adjustment transactions to support a minimum inventory production process. This position will also maintain the bill of material and ensure engineering changes are implemented on time.Essential functionsMaintain inventory record accuracy and integrity for all production parts.Monitor production parts on a continual basis to prevent the occurence of a shortage.Direct and assist suppliers to assure material is shipped in accordance with the material release and that correct communication of shipment is attained.Order all production material, sample parts, prototype trial parts and repair parts through the receipt authorization number (RAN) system.Ensure proper balance otu procedures are followed to minimize obsolescence.Provide new supplier training with emphasis on material release inventory control requirements.Correct and monitor all advanced shipping notice transmissions.Arrange supplier visitation to review their systems and inventory levels in order to maintain compatibility with company's operations.Monitor supplier performance request countermeasures to delivery issues.Investigation, tracking, disposition of obsolete material.Analyse engineering change documentsa nd establish implementation date through coordination with internal and external partners.Coordinate controlled changes and their implementation date on the shop floor.Document implementation dates in the bill of material through the use of local adopt dates.Support the part broadcast by doumenting receiver groups in dialog.Analyse the bill of material to ensure the correct parts are available at the correct time for pre-series and series productino.Verify that changes to be implemented are in schedule.Verify the implementation of controlled changes through the engineering change of control meeting.Determine the affect on the bill of material when dates are not met and develop countermeasures.
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