Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

Supply Management Planner

Location:

Grovetown, GA - 30813 Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)

Hours:

To be in the office by 7 AM EST (6 AM - 2:30 PM or 7 AM - 3:30 PM), does have opportunity to work overtime

• Communicate with suppliers daily regarding delivery schedules.
• Manage factory hot part requests, aged ASN's, goods receipt compliance issues and supplier delinquency recovery plans.
• Work with the supply management specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers as well as monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base, using achieving excellence process and criteria.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure business objectives are being met.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support the production plan, including recommending premium logistic alternatives when appropriate, while serving as a key resource for company and factory logistics teams, unit operations, and suppliers as questions, concerns, or issues arise regarding logistical processes.

• Understanding of order fulfillment process.
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Must be willing to relocate domestically.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Previous supply management or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cross-functional experience in areas of material flow, logistics, operations, and supplier development.
• SAP landscape knowledge; proficient in Tableau, PowerBI, and SharePoint.

• A degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: degree in a business/management, engineering/technology or supply management discipline or equivalent work experience.