Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Title: Business Analyst/ Production Planner

Job Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Working Schedule (days/times): Monday to Friday 8-5pm

ONSITE - Hickory, NC 28601

Industry: Fortune 500 Manufacturing

Support position to plan, organize and control Supply Chain operations (Planning/Scheduling, Procurement, Packaging/Warehousing and Materials Controls) optimizing utilization of HCP’s equipment, materials and manpower to provide premium customer service.

This position will include a varying level of project work. Expect to participate in cross-functional teams within the plant and client to enhance performance in areas such as: manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations and customer service.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Use strong system skills, analytical abilities and business knowledge to examine the effectiveness of manufacturing and Supply Chain operations and to communicate conclusions. Determine scope of improvement projects; initiate and lead improvement projects as necessary. Develop reports and analysis for continuous improvement.

• New system implementation projects and initiatives within the Supply Chain department

• Support packaging and warehouse activities, including process improvements in shipping and receiving, optimizing warehouse storage solutions, improving packaging efficiencies

• Create, modify, improve and support business reports and queries for Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and other functional groups

• Directly responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a safe work environment. Is responsible for his/her safety, as well as that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting. Is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions

• Analyze internal and external processes (benchmarking) to maximize efficiency of function and systems

Qualifications

Required Education (minimum required for consideration):

High School Diploma

Required Skills

• Proven analytical and project management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Solid problem-solving skills and decision-making skills

• Ability to multi-task; effectively prioritize and manage projects, as well as day-to-day responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact across all functions (engineering, Supply Chain, etc) and at all levels of the organization

• Self-motivated with positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to use Microsoft Office software applications (Excel and Access)

• Willing to work 6AM-2PM (hours may change based on the needs of the business)

Desired Skills (These are skills that would be nice for candidates to possess/ not require)

• 2-5 years experience in supply chain. Degree in supply chain or APICS certification preferred

• Experience, training or certification Lean and/or Six Sigma/Performance Excellence. Green Belt certification preferred

• Understanding of Cable Products, Materials and Manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. SAP experience preferred

• Thrives within both autonomous and team working atmospheres.

• Champions change and embraces flexibility

• Demonstrates drive and commitment through the organization

Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership)

• Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbal, throughout all levels of the organization

• Solid organizational and time management skills

• Leadership ability

• Ability to influence others in a matrix organization