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The Sr Materials Planning Coordinator implements and refines operational purchasing to support and meet the production objectives of Gaffney. Key areas of concentration for this position include assisting the Manufacturing Production Scheduling Supervisor with procurement, logistics (inbound and outbound), and inventory management strategy and execution.
RESPONSIBILITY
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Monitor supply signals using of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) purchase requisitions to ensure delivery dates, lead times, and required quantities are correct to create purchase orders. Follow-up with suppliers to ensure material fulfillment. Tracking should be completed, and actions taken if material is unavailable when needed based on detailed production plan.
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Manage directly with the defined supplier the delivery of materials: this includes creating, sending and confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies on blocked or parked invoice lines and handling all exceptions / issues in those operations including claim management
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Review and maintain the stock policy in master data on a regular basis, validating with suppliers and procurement that proper lead times, min/max inventory levels, safety stocks, and lot sizes are defined.
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Manage new materials to properly setup the new item for introduction to the factory and availability for 1st production. Work with QA, technical groups, and production scheduling supervisor when testing of materials is required in the facility
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
HS Diploma
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
Prior experience dealing with suppliers is an asset
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Excellent communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Negotiation skills
Customer service skills
Leadership and teamwork skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Computer skills
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