• Serves as the tactical point of contact to support local plant Supply Chain needs, supporting efficient and effective execution of product planning and procurement
• Analyzes and confirms material requirements and inventory on hand or in transit to optimize overall supply chain planning
• Ensures on-time delivery of purchased material, at (or below) planned costs
• Ensures Purchase Orders are issued/provided to qualified suppliers at correct pricing and MOQs per procurement’s strategic sourcing direction and commercial contracts
• Day-to-day supplier contact, conducting follow up, scheduling material pick up and drop off, processing RMAs, and ensuring supplier is set up for success
• Provides bills of materials and other information to suppliers to ensure proper execution of non-turnkey purchase orders
• Holds weekly and/or bi-weekly open order review meetings with assigned suppliers to ensure alignment on expected purchase order due dates
• Builds cross-functional teams and champions continuous improvement initiatives to meet or exceed cost, quality, and delivery goals
• Proactively status and update team on critical supply issues
• Creates visibility of Singer’s material position (with line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.) 
• Ensures the accuracy of demand and part master data within MRP
• Generates purchase requisitions and partners with procurement to ensure the supply base can meet demand and forecasted need
• Identifies part supply constraints that may impact production schedule and create mitigation plans with commodity management/procurement/supply chain continuity teams
• Executes risk management analysis, taking into consideration past performance data, demand vs. supply, and lead time stack-ups from piece part to integration
• Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
• Facilitates technical discussions and make vs. buy decisions; launches new product introductions and conducts should-cost modeling to ensure optimal purchase order issuance and execution
• Optimizes logistics, manufacturing, quality, ordering, and redistribution policies, and refurbishment and reusability planning
• Models the Singer value of “Everything is Important” and drives our Mission, “A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence”
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate degree
• Two (2) plus years of related experience as Material Planner, Production Planner, Buyer, Program Manager, Operations Lead, or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage demand planning and supply planning within MRP
• Proficient in SQL and Fishbowl or similar MRP systems

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or another relevant field
• Proficiency in SQL and Fishbowl or similar MRP systems
• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment

• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics
• Understands material demand and accuracy of configuration
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for long periods of time

• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Department: Supply Chain
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position