Materials SME

Location

This role will be based on-site at our Florence, KY facility. Mon‑Fri day schedule.

Materials SME I is responsible for driving standard work and continuous improvement in the processes, systems and material functional talent development. This role is required to be the technical expert of processes, systems in one or multiple materials areas (Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, etc.) as well as a qualified project leader capable of working with the operations team to put the improvement in place to provide best in class service level, target profitability and differentiated capabilities.

• Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standard Materials (Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control, etc.) processes
• Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standardized Materials systems and applications
• Coach, mentor, and provide training to the materials team and create a learning environment
• Monitor key Materials metrics for assigned customer(s) and sites
• Support and/or maintain all lower level materials team essential duties and responsibilities
• Perform regular internal audit to make sure the materials operations are under control
• Drive the standardization, simplification and optimization with continuous improvement cycle in the materials processes and systems
• Communicate, consult, and inform site best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global materials teams
• Materials Improvement Project Leader of medium level complexity and cross functional in the site
  • Diagnose and identify process and system gap vs best in class operations by applying expertise in certain areas
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project framework and tangible goal
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the improvement projects to be done to improve existing business process/system
  • Map ‘as is’ process with proper granularity and brainstorm with stakeholders and system solution team of desired future process
  • Lead the project team of business requirement documentation submission
  • Define and recognize project Key Performance Indicators and manage the work within scope, quality, time and cost constraints
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and IT solution team to define test plan with well evaluated business scenarios in relevant functional areas
  • Conduct project risk assessment and put appropriate mitigation in place together with project team
  • Actively manage all levels of stakeholders through appropriate communication plan and perform timely escalation to the next level of management when necessary
  • Forecast project budget and staff needs
  • Actively track project progress and provide timely update
  • Accountable for overall project success including cost, schedule, quality and scope management
  • Project buyoff criteria identification
  • Work with project team to develop training plan, training material and deliver necessary training sessions to ensure end users awareness and prepared for the change.
  • Coordination of other validation activities required by the project
• Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity in order to support process improvement through the organization
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Understand Materials standard, procedures, systems and work methodologies
• Understanding and application of broad range of materials relevant systems and technology
• Understanding of JOS, Quality Systems applied to internal manufacturing processes and how it is connected to materials processes and systems
• Understanding of Jabil’s global strategies and direction
• Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and able to do conflict management
• SAP and Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages
• Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety standards & requirements
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project skills required

• Minimum 8 years of working experience in any Materials field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Certification in Materials Operation, Supply Chain are preferred, such as APCIS Certification, etc.
• PMP Certification Preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience