Supply Chain Specialist

JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:

• Schedule production and allocate inventory to designated Behr facilities.
• Purchase raw materials, packaging, or purchasing finished goods from Behr's supplier base.
• Manage and monitor Distribution Center Inventory levels to maintain appropriate Finished Goods stock to ensure 100% Fill Rate (right product, at the right time, at the right DC). Which may include adjusting the production scheduler to address shortages.
• Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule production as required and transfers of product to and from other facilities.
• Purchase raw materials and packaging to support the production schedule.
• Keep current on status of purchase orders and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with suppliers.
• Work with quality departments and suppliers to resolve any quality non-conformances.
• Stay current on pricing and sourcing changes with Master Data updates in SAP.
• Work with Accounts Payable and supplier as necessary to address invoice and/or receiving discrepancies.
• Manage and monitor Distribution Center Inventory levels to maintain appropriate Finished Goods stock to ensure 100% Fill Rate (right product, at the right time, at the right DC). Which may include adjusting the production scheduler to address shortages
• Analyze and report on inventory age, balance, and coverage of finished goods, packaging and/or raw materials.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain to ensure inventory reporting is timely and accurate.
• Work with plant personnel on timely receipt of deliveries and/or shipments to other facilities.
• Research and correct discrepancies and perform root cause analysis and recommend procedural changes as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Educational attainment equivalent to bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management or related field.
• Considerable experience involving inventory control, purchasing and materials management work using computerized databases
• Strong Excel skills including v-lookup, if-then statements and Pivot tables
• APICS CPIM Certification preferred.
  • APICS CPIM Certification required: pass module 1 within first year and obtain full certification within 3 years of hire. (This is a company sponsored certification plan.)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• ERP experience preferred (particularly SAP)
• Proficiency with computerized inventory control systems, MRP and multi-level BOMs
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites. Strong Excel skills including the ability to create complex spreadsheets leveraging v-lookup, if-then statements, and Pivot tables
• Strong data mining, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written & oral communication skills; good presentation skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or distribution center

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position . The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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