Supervisor, Materials

OVERVIEW

Performs functions to plan, coordinate, control and direct activities involving the requisitioning of Buffalo & Rubber products and the maintaining of effective inventory control records and system procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze sales history and set appropriate line item forecasts, safety stocks and min/max inventory levels. Utilize MRP and ERP generated reports to purchase material in support of those forecasts, min/max and safety stock levels for long lead time/variable lead time products. Maintain MRP parameters within the ERP system to assure accurate ordering and rescheduling messages.

Control inventory levels to meet established goals while maintaining acceptable on-time delivery to customers. Management and coordination of Open Orders. Material management and allocation for large OEM using Buffalo products. Management of the consigned inventory program. Support inventory selection / allocation to ensure efficient use of material.

Maximize use of SM&O (Slow Moving & Obsolete), 2 nd Class and aged material and cut pieces. Provide timely response to Customer Care requests for all product requirements. Maintain accurate delivery dates from suppliers and pro-actively communicate date changes to Customer Care. Manage and direct elimination of scrap material.

Direct customer contact for purposes of selling SM&O, Cut Pieces, Stranded, etc., material. Assist in production planning to ensure achievement of on-time goals. Create and/or refine the existing procedures, processes and reports to streamline the planning/buying process. Utilize supplier web sites to place orders and monitor the status of existing orders.

Maintain the Supplier Evaluation program and publish periodic updates to all approved suppliers. Expedites material to proper department or storage location. Conducts required cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory. Assist shipping department by identifying work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.

Confers with department supervisors to determine overdue materials, parts and notifies of material status. Respond to Customer Service requests to purchase non standard products to support customer of demand. Work with brokers and freight forwarders to assure proper filing of paperwork and timely delivery of Shipments.

Order non-standard parts/supplies from affiliates. Maintain / track in-transit shipments. Verify receipts and proper billing on invoices from vendors. Work with the receiving department to assure that goods are received properly. Perform Account Management of select House Accounts. Planning all profiles; cleats, guides, sidewalls.

Performs functions to plan, coordinate, control and direct activities involving production scheduling, release of work orders and delivery promises.