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Crown Equipment Corporation

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Job Posting ExternalJob Duties Purchase Raw Materials and Finished Parts - Place purchase orders with suppliers to support production, service, and project requirements while complying with Purchasing International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures. Ensure correct pricing is used when issuing orders, including sizing orders to obtain optimum price breaks and minimal set up costs while maintaining acceptable inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence risk. Provide forecasts and other relevant information required by suppliers to support company’s requirements. Monitor past due orders and work with suppliers, receiving and accounting to resolve issues. Shortage Management - Monitor overdue parts and potential supply issues, and act with a high sense of urgency to resolve. Investigate root cause of supply issues and work with appropriate company or supplier personnel to implement preventative action. Communicate timely updates on estimated delivery due dates to production planners and service teams. Planning Analysis / Inventory Management - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to minimize inventory while providing high levels of service given lead time and reliability of supplier. Analyze actual demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjust inventory plans accordingly. Identify forecast and demand plan issues and work closely with the Master Schedulers and Demand Planners to resolve. Investigate causes of slow-moving inventory, implement preventative action, and dispose of obsolete inventory in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

Less than 2 years related experience
Associate degree (Supply Chain or Business)
Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or two-year degree along with three to five years of prior experience in material control, planning or purchasing.
A firm understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), with SAP experience.
Good computer experience, including excellent spreadsheet skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Purchase Raw Materials and Finished Parts - Place purchase orders with suppliers to support production, service, and project requirements while complying with Purchasing International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures.
Ensure correct pricing is used when issuing orders, including sizing orders to obtain optimum price breaks and minimal set up costs while maintaining acceptable inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence risk.
Provide forecasts and other relevant information required by suppliers to support company’s requirements.
Monitor past due orders and work with suppliers, receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
Shortage Management - Monitor overdue parts and potential supply issues, and act with a high sense of urgency to resolve.
Investigate root cause of supply issues and work with appropriate company or supplier personnel to implement preventative action.
Communicate timely updates on estimated delivery due dates to production planners and service teams.
Planning Analysis / Inventory Management - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to minimize inventory while providing high levels of service given lead time and reliability of supplier.
Analyze actual demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjust inventory plans accordingly.
Identify forecast and demand plan issues and work closely with the Master Schedulers and Demand Planners to resolve.
Investigate causes of slow-moving inventory, implement preventative action, and dispose of obsolete inventory in a cost-effective manner.