**Job Description:** **SUMMARY** Coordinates production efforts to meet customer expectations, management’s goals, and expectations. This is accomplished via planning, ordering/monitoring vendor components, setting up Trans4M logic, pricing, tracking inventory levels, daily shipping requirements, and customer orders. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Maintains inventory accuracy, carries out the necessary inventory transactions on the ERP system. + Acts as a central contact for all vendors, ensures on time delivery per release schedules from vendor. + Orders inventory items from the vendors and ensures all inventory items are in plant to run production. + Order MRO items as assigned and avoid stock outs. + Responsible to maintain vendor pricing via RPS approval process. + Ability to interface effectively with all employees through senior leadership. + Works with vendors and production team on the build out of product during design change. + Works with the suppliers and customers on the build out of product prior to programs end of life. + Acts as a central customer contact for molding, assembly, and shipping in relation to outsource products. + Enter purchase orders in Trans4M. + Coordinate with the Materials Team to ensure all Start of program procedures (SOPs) are tracked and all components and Bills of Materials (BOMs) are accurately set up prior to program launch. + Responsible for continuous improvements of material process. + Partner with other related departments to identify and resolve vendor delivery issues timely. + Analyze customer releases and evaluate stock levels which support these releases, so that we have 100% on time delivery to the customer. + Analyze inventory on hand to keep at company set guidelines within our inventory grading process guidelines. + Support cycle counts and system inventory accuracy daily. + Ensure system suggested ordering quantities are in line and utilize system generated shortage and supplier past due reports to ensure production does not shut down due to lack of purchased items. + Ensure safe work practices, follow company process around safety and support audits as assigned. + Complete other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** + High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field is a plus. + At least 5 years manufacturing experience. + At least 1 year of job-related experience. + Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Computer proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel with the ability to create spreadsheets with advanced calculations is required, Trans4M is a plus or other ERP system use. + Ability to prioritize and multi-task high volume, in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. + Ability to problem solve with limited ambiguous information and find root cause, follow through to correction. + Must have the ability to work well in a team and individually. + Must be self-motivated, willing to grow, and develop skills for advancement. + Experience with Material Requirement Planning (MRP). + Knowledge of Kanban/Pull systems is a plus. + Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends. + Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, best practices, and continuous improvement principles preferred. + Possess excellent customer service skills. **COMPETENCIES** + Technical and Analytical Skills + Understanding of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculations of percentages, measurement conversions). + Strong working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. + Time Management and Communication Skills + Must be dependable, have good attendance, be punctual, and have a positive attitude + Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame. + Performs with high level of initiative exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas within the organization. + Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative). + Continuous improvement mindset (the Ability to build a robust inventory system that be used across the division. **Compensation Information:** $61,000-$75,000