Supply Management Planner II -#26-23668

Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making. Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators.

Duration: 12 months

Position Info

Contingent will manage purchased parts delivery for internal and external suppliers at one or more locations.

Required:

• Strong communication skills
• Good typing/computer/Microsoft Office Skills including Excel

Preferred:

• 4-year degree Business related or Supply Management. Open to recent graduate candidates.
• SAP experience

Notes from call with manager: Manager highly prefers candidates with 4-year degree. He is open to recent grad candidates. 1st shift position, business casual dress code. Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

Description:

Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner II. Manages the day-to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Works with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.

Major Duties:

• Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators.
• Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making.
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
• Manage inventory for a site or factory, with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified, following existing procedures.
• Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:

• Action Planning
• Planning and Organizing
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Verbal Communication
• Procurement Process Management
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Assessment
• Costing and Budgeting
• Reporting
• Review and Reporting

Education:

• Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education

Work Experience:

• Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)
• Very limited (0 to 3 months)

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