Job DescriptionSummary: Utilize system tools and facility communications to review and evaluate raw material demands and inventories. Issue required purchase orders to approved suppliers, track and report on deliveries. Optimize material availability, inventory investment, and Procure to Pay cost.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ensure all materials are available for forecasted and/or confirmed customer order fulfillment according to facility needs.• Optimize inventory investment at local and company level for assigned scope.• Manage improvement in supplier delivery and lead time performance. Manage exception-based supplier improvement plans.• Communicate with production facilities regularly to insure material availability.• Provide timely accurate analysis of raw material inventories, demands and requirements.• Issue purchase orders timely and accurately and provide follow up and communication as directed.• Identify opportunities to utilize alternate procurement methods.• Participate in design and enhancement of MRP capabilities• Identify and implement process changes to reduce Procure to Pay cycle.• Identify improvements to partner function processesQualificationsCompetencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:• Lean Supply Chain basic tools (Root-cause analysis, Problem Solving, etc.)• Detail orientation• Multi-tasking• Process improvement focus• Data mining and analysis• Tactical supplier managementQualifications: • Associates or Bachelor’s degree required• Experience in a manufacturing environment • MS Office Suite experience • Experience with internet commerce tools • MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, Styeline, JD, etc.) • 5-10% travel requiredAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.