Supply Chain Specialist

Pregis•Roselle, IL

10d•$81,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Virtual Operations Lead will maintain responsibility over all virtual operations tasks, including buying, planning, scheduling, admin support and reporting. The job will require heavy usage of SAP and flexibility to tackle many facets of a growth segment. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of SAP experience and the willingness to learn several different responsibilities. A team player who is willing to work with the team and do whatever it takes to accomplish the goals of this start up cold chain group.

Requirements

SAP experience required. Preference for inventory management, production scheduling.
Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
Promote positive teamwork culture
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
Bachelor's degree required. Major in Business or Logistics preferred
3-5 years of planning experience
2-3 years of experience in a logistics function preferred
Experience with data analysis and related tools (Excel expertise is a must); knowledge of SAP is beneficial
Ability to manage projects or threads of projects and perform self-directed work.
Effective problem-solving skills and various requirements gathering techniques.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the protective packaging industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing daily administrative support for Plant Operations.
Maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures, including correspondence, filing systems, monitoring inventories, e-mail and voice communications, workflow efficiencies, etc.
Assuring working knowledge of the SAP system, particularly as it relates to material transactions, scheduling, and planning.
Maintaining system updates as required for accurate production documentation and reporting.
Gathering, compiling, and organizing information and data to accurately complete required reports for Operations.
Communicating effectively on daily basis with both internal and external stake holders.
Administering other projects and assignments, as directed.
Remaining flexible about changes in workload and time commitments.
Looking at the supply chain from upstream to downstream, with both short and long term planning in mind, resulting in a positive influence to revenue at the plant level.
Collaborating with quality, warehouse and other staff
Monitoring all open purchase orders
Working with suppliers to guarantee committed dates and price reductions
Maintaining accurate inventory levels through a cycle count program
Creating and updating BOM and routings for new or existing parts
Leading the scheduling of production assets, including both primary and secondary converting assets, then coordinates with the Production Operations Manager.
Reviewing inventory stocking levels (MRP) and systems forecasts that support both customer demand as well as the inventory targets set by Pregis.
Working within the team to ensure that there are plenty of RAW materials on hand at all times.
Communicating and coordinating with production when issues arise.
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to drive down production lead times, optimize production scheduling and eliminate production variances.