Supply Management Specialist I Supply Management

Title: Supply Management Specialist
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Location: Ankeny IA 50023
Duration: 8 months (Possibility of extension)
Shift: 1st shift 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Description

Major Purpose

Provides entry level sourcing Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) support including development and execution/enforcement of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity
Assists with cost models make vs. buy studies spend analysis invoice issue resolution and other data analyses
Works with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection as part of EPDP
Uses the Achieving Excellence process to manage supplier performance
Work requires discretion and independent judgment reviewed periodically or upon completion
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Major Duties

Execute planning activities in a low-complexity supply chain within a defined framework affecting own unit
Carry out supplier management activities to support others or fulfill role requirements
Collate and analyze data using preset tools and formats while working independently
Interpret data and identify possible answers across various processes and precedents
Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes
Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor effectiveness
Review existing operations and generate ideas for continuous improvement
Develop understanding of organizational policies procedures and regulatory codes
Obtain authorization for exceptions to mandatory procedures
Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers escalating when required
Produce update and support complex Microsoft documents databases and departmental systems

Skills Abilities & Knowledge

Data collection and analysis
Verbal communication
Action planning
Planning and organizing
Assessment
Computer skills
Data control
Review and reporting
Analyze alternatives and recommend solutions
Analyze current (AS-IS) state
Business case contribution
Customer-focused approach
Define future (TO-BE) state
In-depth questioning
Perform gap analysis
Strategic questioning
Reporting
Traffic and vehicle planning
Writing skills
Compliance management
Policy and regulation

Education

Post-secondary non-tertiary education

Work Experience

Basic experience with simple office or operational systems (4 6 months)
Very limited experience (0 3 months)

Job Duties

Manage purchased parts delivery for internal and external suppliers at one or more locations

Required

Strong communication skills
Good typing computer and Microsoft Office skills (including Excel)
4-year degree in Business or Supply Management
Open to recent graduate candidates

Preferred

SAP experience
Experience with inventory or parts in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with suppliers

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