Job Description

JOB-TITLE: Supply Management Planner III 30020

SHIFT: 1st shift position (7 am to 3:30 pm)

DESCRIPTION:

Performs the duties of a Supply management Planner II. Manages the day- to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Works with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process MaSA tasks through reservations and PO's to interfactory units, PDC or prototype suppliers

• Collaborate with material flow and SMS's at other units to help get requestors' parts per plan

• Track prototype parts to ensure arrival in time for builds and future testing.

• Schedules and expedites the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan, including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.

• Processes suppliers non-conformances and expedites corrective actions.

• Works with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.

• Supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner. Supports EPDP by ensuring an effective transition from Product Delivery Process (PDP) to Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) through timely placement and receipt of initial production order.

• Works proactively with Supply Management Specialist managing highly complex commodities and supply base.

• Coordinates and executes inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.

• Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base, using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.

• Coordinates and executes the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers, packaging, methods and parameters; arranges agreements with the supplier on appropriate logistics processes before the start of production.

• Resolves and eliminates shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is for the Waterloo Supply Chain Integration Experimental Parts Procurement Group supporting preproduction builds and testing.
• 4-year degree in any field open to recent grad candidates

SKILLS:

• Fluency with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in SAP desired

Company Description

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.