Supply Chain Planner

• Location: Grovetown, Georgia
• Type: Contract
• Job #104747

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER | Grovetown, GA
W2 CONTRACT ONLY | Visa sponsorship is not available
6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm | ONSITE
$25/HR / Benefit Options


DESCRIPTION POSITION:
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.


RESPONSIBILITES:
Communicate with suppliers daily regarding delivery schedules.
• Manage factory Hot Part Requests, Aged ASN's, Goods Receipt Compliance Issues and supplier delinquency recovery plans.
• Work with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers as well as monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base, using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure business objectives are being met.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support the production plan, including recommending premium logistic alternatives when appropriate, while serving as a key resource for company and factory logistics teams, unit operations, and suppliers as questions, concerns, or issues arise regarding logistical processes.


What Skills You Need (Required Skills/Experiences):
• Understanding of Order Fulfillment process
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Must be willing to relocate domestically
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook


What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences):
• Previous supply management or planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional experience in areas of material flow, logistics, operations, and supplier development
• SAP Landscape Knowledge
• Proficient in Tableau, PowerBI, and SharePoint


Education
A degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management discipline or equivalent work experience


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