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NIC Global•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs nearly 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. Our fun atmosphere provides a great place to work where employees are celebrated through a wide variety of employee events and recognition programs. Visit us at www.nicglobalms.com to learn more. NIC Global is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience.
Basic knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and bills of material (experience with Syteline ERP system a plus, but not required). Typically 1-2 years of experience in a related role.
Proficient with MS Office applications – advanced knowledge of Excel required, Access experience desired, but not required.
Organized and able to manage multiple changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels.
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated analytical ability.
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

experience with Syteline ERP system a plus, but not required.
Access experience desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Creates and releases work orders/production schedules for Manufacturing and/or purchase orders for Suppliers as required to meet inventory goals and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
Monitors/reports on Manufacturing and/or Supplier performance – and works with Production/Suppliers on issues/opportunities to drive improvements (i.e. time/cost savings, lead-time reductions, quality improvements, etc.)
Communicates/Coordinates with purchasing, production, engineering, quality and sales to achieve customer-required delivery dates.
Manages change activity at the work order and/or purchase order level and works with manufacturing to ensure timely and accurate material management/reporting practices and procedures.
Communicates/Coordinates transactional/inventory accuracy issues – works with others to drive transactional/inventory accuracy improvements.
Assess the impact of engineering change orders and execute changes as required.
Assists with special projects (i.e. new product/customer ramp-up plans, end-of-life, etc.).
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.