Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

Trelleborg Coated Systems US•Forest City, NC

About The Position

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Supply Chain Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and expediting required materials for the production floor to satisfy customer delivery needs while optimizing production efficiencies and inventory investments and will purchase various supplies and equipment for the operation based on established procedures and guidelines. This position works directly with the other supply chain team members and the local operating team to establish priorities to meet forecast plans and current customer demand. In addition, this position will also contribute to the direct scheduling of production machinery.

Requirements

3+ Years Material Planning Experience
2+ Years Inventory Management or Purchasing Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
Supply chain management certification: APICS (CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P) or ISM (CPSM) preferred
Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of SAP (or other major ERP system) and MS Office
Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
Self-starter approach to work with an eagerness to take responsibility and constantly exceed goals
Must have demonstrated strong communication (verbal & written), negotiation, and leadership skills
Experience in working with supply chain, strategic purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, sales, and financial personnel to achieve planned goals
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a valid passport
Demonstrable supply chain expertise in some or all of the following areas: Sales and Operations Planning, Capacity Planning, Demand Management, Order Processing, Master Production Scheduling, Inventory Management and Optimization, Materials Replenishment Planning, Logistics, Warehouse and Distribution
Receptive to change and innovation
Ability to self-motivate and multi-task and to work both independently and within a team
Meets fixed deadlines under pressure, while working within budgets and specific targets
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Operational and hands-on
Growth mindset: sees opportunities where others see obstacles and learns from failures
Strong sense of urgency
Self-motivated
Results-oriented

Responsibilities

Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production
Track and monitor materials from initial shipment from the supplier to final delivery at the site
Monitor and track inventory levels on-hand and on-order, including managing delivery issues through proactive follow-up and escalation
Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders for our suppliers
Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc. in-line with site and business priorities
Tracking production volume, monitoring customer demand patterns, and purchasing trends
Liaison between customers, suppliers, and distributors
Managing inventory issues, schedules changes, and cancellations
Leading problem-solving sessions to determine root cause and countermeasures
Preparing cost estimates and performance reports (KPI’s and Metrics)
Maintain data/information integrity within the SAP ERP including but not limited to vendor information, purchasing terms, lead times, costs, etc
Ensure raw materials, packaging components, supplies, services are purchased as required to maintain the safe and efficient operations of the site and business
Ensure that required documentation such as certificates of analysis or conformity, SDS, insurance documentation, use and handling instructions, etc. are received as required from vendors and routed to appropriate stakeholders
Provide vendor/supplier oversight regarding responsiveness and performance. Participate in vendor and supplier qualification, performance evaluations, metrics tracking, etc
Interface with Quality, EHS, and other stakeholders in vendor/supplier complaint or poor performance investigations
Participate in project assignments as needed, i.e. Dual sourcing, RFQ’s, RFP’s, Working Capital Improvement
Creating and maintaining the daily production schedule for each machine at the site according to customer and business needs