Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become the purchasing subject matter expert for the Company. Keep current on any purchasing policy changes and communicate as appropriate.
• Own the purchasing process for the Company: NDA verification, e-price negotiation, purchase requisition, purchase order placement, delivery tracking, expediting, shipment coordination, and material discrepancy reporting.
• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, and maintain purchase records.
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency
• Maintain working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.
• Enter purchase orders and receipts into JD Edwards (ERP System)
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors and sales personnel.
• Attend daily meetings and communicate issues and recovery plans.
• Manage stockroom inventory and inventory turns.
• Generate and interpret reports to review open orders against forecast and lead times.
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to standard cost and recommending alternatives.
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintain receipts, records and inventories
• Attend industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers
• Follow-up with appropriate people and departments as needed to ensure follow-up of each order.
• Maintain and update vendor information as necessary.
• Meet with manager at regular intervals to discuss new processes and supply chain strategy.
  
  

Primary Competencies:

• 2 years' experience with processes and systems for forecasting, purchasing materials, inventory, stockroom, warehouse preferably within automotive industry.
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Power Point, and other business software.
• Strong fluent Excel skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, leadership and vendors.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Legal Contracts review, Agreement Management and Administration, E-Procurement.
• Associate degree in business administration, supply chain, or relevant field OR comparable work experience.
• Possesses strong negotiation skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Good math skills and is quickly able to calculate the cost of goods and services.
• Software/Hardware: Microsoft Office suite, internet, Adobe, Oracle JD Edwards, as well as varying specific company software platforms; computer (desk and laptop), phone, fax, copier, scanner, and other related office equipment (audio/video/media equipment). Direct experience with JD Edwards preferred.
  
  

Company Description

Nacho Offroad Technology is a manufacturer of aftermarket automotive lighting. We take pride in being off road enthusiasts and design products we are passionate about. In-house design, validation, and manufacturing with an aggressive roadmap of new products planned. Looking for innovators and dreamers that know how to execute, we do not make me-too products!

Nacho Offroad Technology is a manufacturer of aftermarket automotive lighting. We take pride in being off road enthusiasts and design products we are passionate about. In-house design, validation, and manufacturing with an aggressive roadmap of new products planned. Looking for innovators and dreamers that know how to execute, we do not make me-too products!