Job Summary:
Responsible for order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability.
Aligns existing purchases with the business strategies and financial goals.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Provides order management activities in support of business demand to positively impact inventory turns and have predictable and accurate supplier on-time delivery.
- Manages the order status process, including ensuring shipping and delivery information is accurate in company's systems.
Ensures post Purchase Order (PO) placement updates are complete following PO backlog management process to include reporting and communication with matrix team members along with working with supplier(s) to meet deliveries.
- Develops and manages relationship with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting push out and cancellation commitments to include system and process changes at both company and the supplier.
- Provides timely communication to planners on order status and problem resolution.
- Assists in managing inventory aging and fill rate including disposition - stock rotation/liquidations as appropriate to meet the goals of the business.
- Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities.
- Analyses existing purchase orders vs demand and determines which action to take by following the business strategy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Level Specifications:
- Foundational knowledge of specialized disciplines, industry practices and standards, acquired via academic instruction and/or relevant work experience of substantially the same level.
Work is usually performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
Receives initial direction although work may be reviewed for accuracy and quality.
- Collaborates with immediate management and team members within the department or function.
- Actions typically affect own work assignments and department.
Erroneous decisions or failure to accomplish work may require some assistance or resources to remedy.
Work Experience:
- Typically less than 2 years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Education and Certification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Problem solving.
Analytical thinking.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.