.Company Description**Job Description**:In this role, you will be focused on prepare business related analyses and research for Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Logistics. The individual will focus on activities related to Buying, Planning and Scheduling shipments to maintain Inventory / Material Control.As part of our team, this individual will operate under general guidance from the Operations Manager to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies and implementation of key business objectives.**ABOUT YOUR ROLE**- Manage and improve finish goods and component part planning and ordering processes: conduct daily planning / ordering for all materials; analyzes usage in response to demand or supply chains changes; improve and standardizedaily planning processes.- Place purchase orders with Domestic and International Suppliers and perform proper follow up and confirmation, ensure prices and rates in accordance to company guidelines and standards- Providing support for new product development or transitions. Analyze and plan material requirements by determining the quantity and date materials are needed to ensure optimal inventory levels.- Review operational schedules and perform proper follow up and confirmation to ensure materials arrive on time, coordinating deliveries of materials to support manufacturing needs. Serve as primary liaison to a business unit to ensure their supply chain, material management, and logistics needs are met.- Coordinate supply chain, material management, and logistics activities with internal/external customers. Collaborate with Trade Compliance on import security filings, Incoterms designation (Procurement), and customs release of direct materials.- Prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, distribution, general business conditions and other related areas.- Audit invoices to ensure that correct charges have been applied.- Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.- Generation and control of National Purchase orders for indirect requirements at site.- Assist with the planning of shipping from the manufacturing location.- Develop and implement supply chain, material management, and logistics plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products in order to enhance product flow.- Assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree or currently studding in supply chain management, logistics, or other related degree needed.- 1 - 2 years previous on supply chain experience or purchasing.- Knowledge of General Supply Chain, Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics required.- Detail oriented and excellent analytical, mathematical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.- Results oriented focus and ability to take ownership to resolve issues.- Flexibility and willingness to initiate change and lead change
