Supplier Relationship Manager

petIQ • Omaha, NE

48d

About The Position

This position will be the primary liaison for PetIQ and its Material or External Manufacturing Suppliers. The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) will work closely with our suppliers to ensure customer service, quality and supply chain standards are met for their assigned category through understanding of domestic and international logistics, shipment tracking etc. This position is responsible for coordinating procurement activities for required materials and execution of tactical procurement processes. The SRM position may require minimal day-to-day activities that support material flow to the plants (MRP review, Purchase Order management, etc.).

Requirements

• 1+ years of procurement experience
• 1+ years of experience Hands on experience with supply chain management software
• Project Management Experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Responsibilities

• Support invoice investigation & resolution, logistics supply chain process, contractual obligations (e.g. volume splits, supplier charge backs, rebates, economic order quantity, cost analysis etc.)
• Site lead for projects that include new product development, alternate sources, and product life cycle management (Project Management)
• PetIQ and supplier liaison to facilitate the resolution of quality deviations, rejections and advisories
• Review and ensure alignment of supplier specifications, resolve all discrepancies between Pet IQ and our supplier(s)
• Responsible for internal and external customer service level requirements, strategic inventory and metrics. Understand supplier downtime, communication of potential shortages. Support Sales & Marketing customer promotions
• Material planning for deliveries to plants (MRP review, purchase order management, inventory management, conversions support, etc.)
• Initiate and support process improvements (PetIQ and/or Supplier) to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the entire supply chain.
• Primary SME on day to day issues and team lead between Sourcing and Planning. This will require either direct supplier interaction or coordination of communication thru PPI
• Support integration activities for new product lines, new PetIQ acquisitions, and SAP implementation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees