SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST - Materials Planner / Scheduler

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Niles, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst supporting the procurement of material and planning of supplies for our production facility. Work is completed on-site at our modern manufacturing facility located just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. We encapsulate glass with an injection molding process and assemble windows for the automotive original equipment manufacturer customer – so most of the materials fall in the categories of bulk plastics; chemicals; and components such as clips and labels. With a broad range of customers and investments in new technology and new model launches you can unleash your potential with us! Looking for a stable job opportunity? APPLY TODAY We have a great book of business with some of the top selling vehicles in the US and the exceptional glass that ensures our operations are secure. Looking for a company serious about investing in your education and development? APPLY TODAY. We encourage degree completion (even Master Degrees!) and constant skill enhancement through our tuition reimbursement and training grant awards for ALL employees. Looking for a team focused on innovation, initiative, and results? APPLY TODAY. We reward innovation through our quick kaizen program and great team results equal monthly bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent experience.
PC proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables and advanced formula design/use.
Strong written and verbal communications skills – in English.
Must be flexible in schedule (able to work all shifts).
Prior experience/knowledge of manufacturing operations.
Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
Ability to influence and negotiate win/win solutions.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification
Proficient use of SAP or other similar MRP system.
Previous experience in the automotive industry as a tier-one supplier.
Six Sigma yellow belt or related certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and monitor releases (firm and forecast) of required material from direct and indirect suppliers according to customer requirements.
Continuously analyze and maintain accurate min/max levels for direct and indirect materials, including safety stock, while maintaining inventory budget/targets.
Manage accurate SAP and Direct Material Planning tool parameters, including but not limited to material master records, BOMs and routings.
Maintain open communication and follow-up with suppliers, manufacturing and support personnel, to assure manufacturing and inventory plans are clearly understood and fulfilled.
Monitor on-time delivery reports and daily inventory coverage reports for effective coverage of production plans.
Develop, maintain and monitor inventory levels to budget/forecast while ensuring zero (0) production downtime due to material shortages.
Partner with the Purchasing Department to develop and improve supply base delivery performance, including ASN, packaging and labeling, utilizing the SDIN system for incident reporting.
Oversee the indirect stores area for chemical preparation required for production.
Partner with 3rd Party Logistic (3PL) providers to schedule transportation for needed production, both domestic and international, while leading & supporting cost-reduction activities.
Partner with appropriate resources to forecast inbound transportation costs, consumable/indirect materials, packaging supplies and packaging repairs.
Create purchase requisitions for material, coordinating volume and pricing data, for fiscal year blanket purchase order to supply base.
Prepare releases and maintain inventory levels for expendable packaging needed for production and customer demand.
Receive indirect material against packing lists as required and support Accounts Payable for invoice discrepancy resolution.
Implement and support lean manufacturing methods, such as Plan For Every Part (PFEP), Kanban, and Supermarkets to drive continuous improvement in material flow.
Support new model development run requirements and launch ramp-up production plans.
Support engineering changes and program build-outs, as it relates to purchased material to eliminate material obsolescence.
Team with Inventory Control Coordinator to improve inventory accuracy and to coordinate annual physical inventory.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for historical audit purposes, including quality systems and financial minimum controls.
Serve as back-up for tasks of other Materials Department personnel as required.
Maintain a collaborative and positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
Other duties as assigned by Manager.