Manager, Direct Procurement - Planning & Analytics

Manager, Direct Procurement
- Planning & Analytics The Role

The Manager, Direct Procurement
- Planning & Analytics role for GTI is responsible f or driving internal MRP for direct materials to support the company’s needs as well as driving an increased level of performance analysis and focus on process improv e ment . This role will be critical to ensure materials are p rocured in the most cost and time efficient manner by driving reporting and tracking as well as evaluating data and making recommendations on areas of opportunities .

T his role will be accountable for driving profit enhancement through spend analysis and trend data for the Direct Procurement team . This role will drive the continuous process of actualizing the best sourced material solutions to achieve organizational goals and efficiencies . The role operates in a fast paced environment requiring rapid response and readiness in order to diagnose gaps and implement solutions to ensure business needs are met.

This is a hybrid role and requires in office work 1-2 days per week at our office in River North.

• Undertakesmanagementof ROP(Re-order Point) system and meetings across entire network to ensure operations haveall materials available for production and procurement is delivering best-in-class service.
• Evaluatesvariousmarket trends and internal trends to support strategic proposals across Direct categories.
• Supports the management of ongoing vendor relationships and supplier performance across the portfoliothrough improved KPI development, analysis, and management.
• Identifiesstrategic opportunities which result incost savings, areas for efficiency and opportunities for Procurement team.
• Followsprocurement strategies, policies and procedures as defined by the leadership team, develops a comprehensive understanding ofthebusiness and user requirements for assigned spend categories.
• Develops a business relationship with functional stakeholders on the Operations, Brand, Marketing & Project teamsand solicits feedback onprocurement andvendor performance, sharesand identifiesnewopportunities for improvement.
• Drive tracking and reporting for all areas of Direct Procurement; develop tracking mechanisms and supplier key performance indicators with the Director; tracks compliance and develops leakage reports; supports formal management reporting to director and other members of senior management.
• Monitorsstatus of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution,communication, and mitigation of future potential problems.
• Determinesand establishesoptimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation andequipmentlead times.
• Identifies and drives process improvement work streams to support both Procurement and cross-functional business partners.
• Supports the development of cross-functional teams by identifying internal customers and stakeholders for inclusion; interfaces with internal customers to understand requirements and resolves issues.
• Identifies and partners with business stakeholders to execute cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals without compromising quality or service.
• Lead or input in special projects as required.
• Support system development, implementation, and monitoring to ensure material readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred: business, supply chain, finance
• 5+ inprocurementor related analytical fields(finance, planning, etc.)
• Expertise in the supplier marketlandscapes: major suppliers, trends, threats, terms, etc.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Hands-onexpertise in developing and implementing programs for cost reduction, supplier performance management and inventory reductionand well-versed in all stages of procurement.
• APICS or Supply Chain Certification is preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build…