Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate (Mentor, OH, US, 44060)

Steris • Mentor, OH

68d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Associates in the Supply Chain Rotational Program will rotate through a series of assignments, each approximately 6-12 months in duration, within the following functional areas: Sourcing and Procurement, Operations Planning, Materials Management and Logistics and Warehousing with an expectation of learning and applying Business Process Excellence related skills within each rotation. Initial rotation includes on-the-job learning and performance of assigned functions as a basis towards subsequent strategic and/or project assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics or a closely related field
• Willingness to relocate as rotational assignment changes (every 6-12 months)
• Ability to work flexible schedule, as needed
• Ability to travel, if needed

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant internship or co-op experience
• Previous leadership experience, either on or off campus - student organizations, mentorship, lead at work, etc.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders through using the company's ordering process and system
• Identify opportunities for savings and cost reductions
• Interact with suppliers, conduct supplier performance audits and reviews, focus on improving specific procurement metrics (OTD, RPPM, PPV, Continuous improvement, etc.)
• Research and evaluate sourcing needs, develop and implement a category strategy
• Analyze trends and current spend
• Participate in conducting RFP process and supplier selection
• Contract negotiation and/or prepare draft contracts, including working in conjunction with legal counsel on draft and necessary changes
• Support implementation and/or maintenance of master agreements
• Exposure to visiting key suppliers
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and price justifications
• Participate in Supplier Sustainability and Supplier Diversity projects
• Perform supplier market research to identify potential suppliers and/or alternate suppliers
• Assess and identify supplier risk, including data risk
• Cost reduction and/or vendor optimization through assessing market opportunities, vendor consolidation, value analysis, negotiation, pricing cost reduction strategies and contract term optimization
• Using data driven rationale, recommend solutions for cost improvements, increased efficiencies, and/or improved processes
• Work closely with Engineering and Scientist teams to support NPD projects
• Materials planning, production planning, scheduling & forecasting, inventory optimization/ management and material movement
• Work cross functionally with multiple teams within the organization including sales to determine Customer demand
• Plan and execute tactical level processes required to secure and manage raw materials, packaging materials, and work-in-process materials
• Schedule day-to-day manufacturing activities required to create and maintain detailed production/supply schedules based on the master scheduling
• Prepare capacity plan, communicate with production leaders
• Compile current input, historical data, and trend information to deliver rough forecast and market input for further refinement via the sales and operations planning process
• Use forecast and planning tools
• Effectively manage inventory accuracy and control to ensure Customer satisfaction while maintaining fiscal responsibility and alignment with inventory KPI requirements
• Perform and/or lead physical inventory
• Prepare, analyze, and submit daily and weekly reports, as assigned
• Reports warehouse shortages and needs as designated
• Execute transactions and track movement of products associated with distribution requirement plans
• Ensure that material movements and tracking information are consistent with standards and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the point of contact for issues related to efficient movement of material in support of minimum inventories and specified Customer service level
• Monitor metrics, conduct root cause analysis and take/recommend corrective actions to address supply movement issues
• Support the development of business processes, strategies, and plans in a project team environment
• Use project management tools to solve problems and implement improvements that support the overall end-to-end business process
• Ensure the business meets the growing demands of Customers to deliver the right product at the right place, right time and right quality
• Development of best practices, processes and tool kits

Benefits

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees