Specialist, Supply Chain

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America • Akron, OH

401d • $57,200 - $70,500

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition is responsible for managing various aspects of supply chain operations to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. This role involves both analytical and hands-on tasks, supporting the Supply Chain Manager in daily operations and contributing to the implementation of a new ERP project. The SCS will play a crucial role in enhancing business processes and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 1 year supply chain experience
• Strong ERP experience
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, ERP)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems
• Working process knowledge of supply chain operations and order to cash processes
• Working knowledge of inventory management
• Understanding of master data and impact on inbound/outbound procedures
• Ability to work independently and effectively on a team
• Able to build relationships across all organizational lines
• Able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Responsibilities

• Creating documentation and process flows around all supply chain standard operations and enhancements
• Create and maintain Material, Supplier, Warehouse and Customer data in a manufacturing environment
• Continuously confirm and validate data to ensure adherence to technical and business rules, naming conventions, abbreviations, etc.
• Optimize production planning processes, assist with production scheduling
• Review and analyze production plan for multiple facilities
• Determine max capacities and efficiencies in production planning
• Liaison with IT on behalf of supply chain team on projects
• Rationalize SKU information and maintenance of information in ERP system
• Measure forecast accuracy against production and sales
• Report and action monthly on excess and obsolete inventory
• Provides business with ad hoc reporting as directed
• Collaborate with all functions to continually improve processes
• ERP superuser of associated supply chain processes including all inventory processes
• Communicate tasks and requirements within teams, regularly document activity and results, and communicate key issues and progress to management
• Works with department leads to understand rules and data setup for new requirements due to system enhancements, process improvements, and/or business rule changes
• Assist with purchasing and procurement as needed
• Obtain broad knowledge of supply chain team and management to provide relief and backfill when needed
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree