About this role
WHAT YOU'LOL BE DOING:
- Manages materials planning activities for the specified region.
- Coordinate sparing for new product introduction for the region through planning and initial stocking quantities
- Assure localized inventory is re-placed expediently to ALL field sites and any specific customer sites.
- Shall timely publish agreed upon key performance metrics.
- Develop an expertise in ASTEA, CRM, Min/Max, and related tools to succeed.
- Assist with regional voice on quotes for equipment spare planning and ability to achieve SLA.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to define best in class.
- Plan and execute procurement of assigned components from a preferred suppliers list at the best total cost to PPT buying in the region for the region.
- Maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with the global suppliers to confirm shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Proactively report product/material availability issues as they arise and advise of part availability when inquired for new customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PASS GO:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Background in Customer Service and/or bookkeeping preferred but not required.
- Strong Excel skills, verbal & written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively
between departments, and strong problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Can demonstrate a level of proficiency with materials management tools.
EDUCATION:
- Studying toward a degree in Supply Chain or another related field