Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations.
Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments.
The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in around 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of nearly 9 billion euros.
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas.
Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries.
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, and operates more than 20 facilities with about 4,700 employees across the Americas.
**Responsibilities**:
- Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors
- Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities
- Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines appropriate replenishment schedules
- Develops and support the development of strategies
- Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers
- Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents
- Maintains the integrity data in all systems
- Updates and maintains purchase order information.
- Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions
- Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering
- Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements
- Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up
- Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up
- Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Administration or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in customer requirements, planning, purchasing, and materials oriented to support production program.
- Experience with MRP / SAP software desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team environment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a very dynamic environment.
- Exceptional Follow-Up Skills.
- Experience in stocks analysis and material requirements according to the production program.
- Must demonstrate good teamwork skills.
- High level of proactively.
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Power Point).
Your Benefits
Meal allowance: Allowance makes meals more affordable
Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks
Family medical insurance plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and up to 2 children
Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise
Cafeteria/Canteen: Fresh food on-site, both hot and cold
Additional Information
Teresa Zapotitla Mena
7353548940
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