About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Responsible for just-in-time planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production activity control. • Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items. • Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items. Verifies material and capacity available. Releases production orders for manufacturing. • Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers • Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing. Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items. • Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics • Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control. • Prepares sourcing packages for projects • Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales • Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment • Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy • Resolve any invoices issues with the suppliers • Resolve any delivery/material issues with the suppliers • Ensure on time delivery from all suppliers • Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies • Administer on-line purchasing systems • Additional duties as assigned • Complete the backlog report on a weekly basis
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• 3-5 years of work experience in retail inventory planning, allocation, and/or manufacturing • 4-6 years of systems and technology experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service related capacity. • Displays attention to detail, with strong analytic and organizational skills • Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word • Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP) • Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English • Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization • Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization • Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences • Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities • Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation • Knowledge and training in purchasing in various fields (electronic, mechanical, and chemical components) • Good understanding of both inventory and manufacturing systems • Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated planning and analytical skills • Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus • APICS certification is a plus • Purchasing and product experience required • Advanced organization and communication skills • Process oriented • Experience working in a team environment
BUSINESS UNIT
Seatrium Limited