Description

MISSION

To provide professional level Supply Chain support (purchasing, forecasting, supplier, and customer interface), and be responsible for one of Kem Krest’s key customer programs.

KEY OUTCOMES (KPI’S)

1) Meet or Exceed Established Budget Inventory Turns for assigned Program

Manage large volume of Accessories and/ or chemicals parts for assigned customer program.

Provide weekly metric tracking for inventory turns and understand week to week changes

Be responsible for keeping MRP system updated with key information (MOQ, pricing, etc..)

Update and maintain forecasts for all direct ship parts

2) Meet or Exceed on Time Delivery (OTD) targets for assigned customer program

Input internal weekly metric tracking for OTD

Be responsible for tracking of Back Orders

Work with After Sales team to understand impact of customer promotional plans that impact OTD

Be responsible for dispute resolution within customer website

Provide forecasting data to Sales and SCM for all necessary budgeting and promos needed

3) Provide Weekly External Supplier & Customer Communication on assigned program

Provide weekly reports as needed to our external customer contacts upon request

Support any face to face or tele-conferences meeting with key customer contacts as needed.

Be responsible for ongoing communication with suppliers and internal customers on all parts responsible for

Responsible for initial part setups of all required parts, to insure proper MRP messages and inventory

Utilize available tools for supplier interface (Example: Supplier Portal for Purchase Orders).

4) Meet or Exceed Targeted Cost Savings on assigned Program

Understand Supplier capabilities to support cost saving initiatives

Work with Freight team to identify cost saving initiatives on inbound freight

Provide customer updates if required for contractual cost savings

5) Ensure that all Work Instructions and Procedures are updated annually

Provide updates as necessary for WI’s and Procedures within the Supply Chain Group

Understand role of WI’s and Procedures within overall Quality area

Interface with other Supply Chain Associates in other locations to ensure best practices

6) Prepare annual scrap submissions for assigned customer program

Be responsible for monitoring slow moving inventory in order to address with Sales, Finance and customer

teams

Review shelf life on all parts within targeted program to minimize scrap exposure

7) Provide support for targeted Continuous Improvement projects

Work with other members of Supply chain group on Continuous Improvement Projects within Supply chain

Work with other departments on cross functional improvement projects

COMPETENCIES

• Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes work processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Demonstrates self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal
• development channels.
• Nimble learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Qualifications

STRENGTHS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Business is required; a Logistics, Procurement or Supply Chain Management concentration is

preferred.

• Prior experience (3-5 years) with Inventory Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, or Supply Chain is preferred.

• Prior Supply Chain experience buying accessories, packaged chemicals or in the chemical industry is preferred.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (primarily Outlook, Excel and Word); experience using MRP systems is a

plus.

• Excellent communication skills required.

• Exceptional work ethic and desire to succeed.

About Us:

We work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Auto, Agriculture/Industrial, Power Sports and Defense industries. Key customers include General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, FCA, Harley-Davidson, BMW, VW, Audi, and American Honda among many others. 

Kem Krest is a leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions. We have annual sales of more than $500 million and 30 years of experience servicing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) customers.

Kem Krest has 11 locations in the US and Canada - Elkhart IN, Bristol IN, Carmel IN, Brighton MI, Fowlerville MI, Pleasant Prairie WI, Phoenix AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Oakville, Ontario, Canada and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

Our Culture: 

Our employees are key to the company's success and vital to its promise - "Customer Focused, Solutions Driven." Our culture supports rapid growth and excellence in Total Program Management.

As a team, we pledge to be customer focused and solutions driven. Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement. We invest in people. We employ those who share our passion, mission, and work to enrich our business model. We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization. We foster an environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity. We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership. We maintain a “Customer First / Associate First” philosophy. 

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Program
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance of up to $5,000 annually
• Matching 401k Program
• Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!