Plan and schedule external customer orders to assure on time delivery targets are achieved
Create the master kitting and testing schedule in support of customer order promise dates
Liaise daily/weekly with third-party distribution center coordinators to ensure inbound and outbound deliveries are executed in timely manner
Liaise daily/weekly with third-party distribution center coordinators and quality to execute production schedule
Prepares purchase orders/stock transfers orders for assigned products based on inventory targets and monitors progress through delivery – i.e., direct vendor materials and internally sourced components
Reviews MRP for assigned components – new demands, inventory, planned orders
Supports master data setup process in SAP for new materials including maintenance of accurate planning master data – i.e., lead times, MOQs, pricing, safety stock etc.
Oversee inventory control processes with third party DC – examples cycle counting, slow moving inventory etc.
Maintains collaborative working relationships with vendors and West sister facilities
Balances requirements planning with optimal order sizes, logistics/transportation, and warehousing space
Communicate and escalate any delivery concerns from vendors and/or to customers as required
Utilize SAP, Excel, and other information systems in the forecasting, planning, and purchasing of traded goods from vendors and components/ raw materials from West sites
Review OTIF and vendor performance and support any improvement efforts
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain related concentrations required
Master's Degree In related field preferred
Work Experience
Minimum 5 years in supply chain required
Sound knowledge of MS Office and SAP (MM/SD/QM module) required
Experience developing master production schedules and using advanced Material Requirements Planning
Experience in pharma or other regulated industries preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to comply with the company's safety and quality policies
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
Strong analytical, excel, report development skills and business acumen.
Ability to assess opportunities in the business and apply supply chain related solutions.
Broad perspective ability to see beyond the boundaries of his/her responsibilities or function.
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures at all levels of the organization. Work well with others in a variety of situations.
Ability to respond quickly, present a concise recommendation and defend it.
Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound judgements.
Read and interpret data, information and documents and a strong learning capacity.
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities.
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.