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The VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Specialist will coordinate with various functions and the external supply base to decrease our client's inventory requirements while increasing the value-added services of our Suppliers. The VMI Specialist will identify opportunities and develop/increase Supplier contributions that result in Vendor Owned Inventory, Pull Systems, and even Turn-Key solutions as appropriate to meet the site's goals and objectives.

The Supply Specialist is a link between Global Sourcing and local Operations.

• Lead Supplier Replenishment Solutions (SRS) implementation efforts by coordinating the activities of local and site leadership, personnel, and contractors
• Expand VMI program
• Organize and maintain metrics around key processes to drive efficiencies into our operations relative to procurement activities
• Benchmark internal and external SRS implementations and processes
• Work with suppliers to negotiate, create, and sign SRS/Pull contracts and contract addendums to increase our kanban penetration within the market
• Review Site purchase parts to determine appropriate replenishment strategy
• Monitoring Trigger Failure resolution
• Coordinate the final VMI/Pull parts list with the CM for contract updates
• Coordinate stocking levels, ABC classifications, and implementation dates with suppliers
• Coordinate part implementation with site material masters and contract administrators
• Track and monitor parts implemented
• Capture save per Aero Savings workbook segregated by VMI / Pull / Dist
• Flow savings to Aero AOP register
• Update Pull Master File with parts on VMI / Pull / IPS / Dist / Drop Ship
• Make presentations and educate suppliers on VMI/Pull Process

• Daily Tier SRS Accountability Meetings
• Weekly Standup SRS Inventory Reviews
• Weekly Standard Work Reports
• SRS Data Management
• Bin Recalculations (Webplan)
• Contract Report (Business Objects)
• SRS Material Master History snapshot (SAP)
• Monthly Inventory Save Analysis (SAP, Excel, Access)
• Implement Kanban to achieve $1M+ Working Capital Save
• Audit Support, Preparations, and Presentations
• Strategic mindset and extraordinary bias for action
• Bias for digitization to improve competitiveness and speed

• Bachelors Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline; and 2 years in at least one or more areas of Purchasing, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Sourcing, Scheduling, MRP or Inventory Management
• Associates Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related discipline; and 4 years in at least one or more areas of Purchasing, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Sourcing, Scheduling, MRP or Inventory Management
• Minimum 3 years experience procurement technology and tools including ERP related Materials Management functionality
• 5 years experience with Microsoft Excel required (pivot tables, V-Lookups)
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident required for import/export restrictions

• SAP strongly desired
• VMI/Pull Experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other computer systems
• Experience presenting to various stakeholders
• Business Objects experience preferred
• Continuous Improvement experience desired
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Lean Expert preferred