Summary

Coordinates the procurement of domestic and import products and prepares analysis and reporting to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implement procurement strategy and policies.
• Compile inventory levels, sales consumption rates, forecasts, supplier lead times, and current market conditions to determine stock supply and need for replenishment of products. Proactively anticipate any potential inventory problems and work to communicate and resolve.
• Provide strategic decision support to the business unit Sales Manager through analysis of forecasts and demand planning. Establish stock keeping unit (SKU) strategies by maintaining planning parameters for products and/or components.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and related documents in accordance with company policies and procedures and Government regulations.
• Maintain timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
• Ensure that products are delivered from suppliers on schedule and at the negotiated cost. Work with suppliers and freight forwarders to expedite past due purchase orders when necessary.
• Develop strong relationships and partnerships with suppliers. Some travel may be required, domestic and international.
• Ensure pertinent purchasing information is readily available to internal customers, such as status of past due orders and expected delivery dates.
• Coordinate with Receiving and Shipping team on all inbound and outbound activity. Assist and lead in improving process workflows, communication, and coordination within the business unit. Coordinate supply chain support, such as expediting, resolving receipt/invoice discrepancies, ensuring accurate inventory expectations, researching discrepancies (part shortages, forecast accuracy, etc.).
• Review incoming international shipments for proper paperwork according to government policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain

Competencies (check all that apply)

Analytical Decision-Making

Communication

Learning & Development

Planning & Organizing

Professionalism & Integrity

Financial Management

Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking

Teamwork & Relationship-Building

Results Orientation

EEO Accountability

Managing Others