Expert in Supply Chain Management
Assuming a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and goods, our team member will be responsible for managing proactive communication with suppliers. Ensuring accurate tracking of materials, timely ASN submissions, and fulfillment of requirements are crucial aspects of this position.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage supplier communication to guarantee inventory levels meet defined targets.
2. Compare customer needs with purchasing requirements through SAP transactions to ensure accurate demand vs. coverage.
3. Configure SAP settings for each material and supplier, including MOQ, transit time, rounding value, planning calendar, and transport terms based on Incoterms.
4. Coordinate material pickup requests and follow up with the Transportation team by entering data into SharePoint.
5. Ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and correct quantities, collaborating with the Warehouse team until production lines are fully supplied and downtime is avoided.
6. Anticipate and mitigate supply risks or issues while utilizing ERP functionalities to implement improvement tools.
7. Perform regular inventory checks in line-side supermarkets to verify ERP stock accuracy.
8. Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly through on-time delivery reporting.
9. Collaborate with the Purchasing Department on managing materials for new projects not yet in SOP, contributing to KPI monitoring.
10. Maintain material in transit within optimal limits to prevent excess inventory negatively impacting operational efficiency.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably.
* Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP MM/PP modules or similar platforms.
* Solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms for supplier communication is highly desirable.
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
* Knowledge of Incoterms, lead time management, and demand planning principles is an asset.
* Experience in KPI monitoring and vendor performance evaluation.
* Familiarity with inventory management and logistics processes.
* Availability to undertake mandatory training and continuously develop professional skills.
* Strong conflict management and problem-solving abilities.
* Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).