Supply Chain Operations Specialist - Bilingual

Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Operations Specialist – Bilingual in Spanish 

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist will play a key role within Operations, Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement. This individual will use their technical knowledge of business operations, the business service model, planning, and continuous improvement efforts to help aid in the supervision of converting, production planning and scheduling. With a key focus on lean manufacturing concepts and software to ensure customer orders are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

The job would be 100% dedicated to Derprosa (an affiliate Company of Taghleef).  This position is based in Terre Haute, IN area.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the movement of goods from slitting centers, ensuring timely dispatch and complete documentation.
• Maintain and communicate the daily slitting schedule and shipping goals to all relevant departments.
• Send slitting patterns based on CSR requirements.
• Execute splices, order movements, purchase orders, and other SAP transactions required for order processing and shipment readiness.
• Release slitting orders and ensure system accuracy across SAP and associated platforms.
• Adjust measurements or increase order quantities based on Spain Planning requirements on the high moving items, if a low or a non-moving items was requested by the Production Planning, then DERPROSA NA management verbal or written approval is required. 
• Align daily shipments and respond promptly to schedule changes.
• Coordinate with the quality control specialist to define slitting widths and enter re-slit orders in SAP.
• Communicate operational needs and ensure alignment with slitting operators.
• Review inventory weekly and enter warehouse transfers as required.
• Manage monthly replenishment for Alcalá.
• Manage customer transportation as needed, selecting the best carrier by evaluating transit time and cost according to customer requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with Sales, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Identify issues that may impact customer satisfaction and engage the appropriate departments to resolve them quickly.
• Manage and maintain accurate inventories across all warehouses, including inter warehouse transfers.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Technology, or related field is preferred 
• Minimum 5+ years’ direct experience in film, paper or graphic arts industry is preferred 
• Must possess excellent communication skills and can speak with all levels within the organization
• Fluency in Spanish is a huge advantage in this position
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel / Access is a plus
• Experience and proficiency in SAP are a plus 
• Strong analytical, systems and numeracy skills with capability to master complexity
• Must be able to work as an individual contributor or as a team environment 
• Strong judgment and decision-making ability
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively influence across levels and functions
• Strong customer focus (internal & external)
• Detail-oriented with understanding of big picture
• Availability to travel on a regular basis (15%) is required