Material Handler - Freedom

Talen Energy • Berwick, PA

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About The Position

Performs supply chain and logistics functions, which may include, but are not limited to, material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics, and outside suppliers. Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goal on a regular basis. Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization. The Supply Chain group includes Supply Chain, Logistics, and Materials Management. Performs supply chain and logistics functions, such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.

Requirements

• College or university degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts in supply chain and logistics
• Ability to perform routine assignments
• Ability to develop competence by performing structured work assignments
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
• Ability to receive instruction, guidance and direction from others

Responsibilities

• Material procurement
• Production planning
• Inventory control
• Outsourcing
• Vendor selection
• Distribution
• Creating integrated processes among internal functions and outside suppliers
• Focusing resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes
• Establishing key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting
• Communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level