Beschreibung
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Compiles and maintains material, parts inventory and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas and to customers. Schedules production and communicates that schedule to Production.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work closely with the Manufacturing department to create and monitor Production Schedules and determine needs for flow of material. Review master production schedules and work orders Review weekly purchase order releases to suppliers Enter manual inventory transactions; coordinating item set-up and item changes Maintain accurate purchasing data (lead-time, SNP, etc.) Coordinate and participate in cycle count activities for assigned areas and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner Monitor vendor shipment schedules for on-time delivery Monitor all systems throughout the day Answer any shortages and track daily requirements and weekly shipments Responsible for accurate, timely and economical inventory Work on inventory transaction accuracy Supervise and participate in physical inventories Responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes and submitting these ideas Use company equipment/resources properly and safely and adhere to safety regulations Maintain a clean and orderly work area Perform special assignments as delegated Communicates regularly with customers to evaluate customer satisfaction and to interfaces on day-to-day service delivery questions. Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery. Answers questions and resolves concerns regarding customers, associates and co-workers. Determines, through customer interaction, either through EDI, phone calls, e-mail, or fax, customer shipping schedules and quantities. Determines amount and/or timing of shipment to customer to ensure timely delivery of expedited or unusual shipments. Negotiates with customer shipment timing or amount to best serve the customer and protect Astemo. Also, negotiate with customer regarding customer delivery scoring to ensure that Astemo receives the best possible score on a month-by-month basis. Prepares reports relating to customer complaints and distributes reports to other departments or associates, as appropriate. Initiate orders for replacements parts and/or for correcting errors (i.e. shortages, incorrect shipments, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years prior materials experience in auto or related industry preferred. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Excel. ERP system experience required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
As needed, but collaboration and cooperation is essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Little physical effort required except: Occasionally may be required to lift up to 35 pounds. Regularly required to sit, stand, reach and move about the plant.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed in an office and plant environment. Required to wear safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.
