Location:   Bethel, Vermont

Description:

Responsible for the Materials, Purchasing, and Scheduling functions at the Bethel manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use MRP reports and “pull” inventory concepts to plan and manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to ensure strong working capital management while simultaneously providing exceptional customer service
• Establish production requirements and oversee scheduling of molding to meet internal stocking needs and customer orders
• Oversee the procurement process to ensure proper inventory levels, process compliance and pricing
• Produce schedules necessary for all manufacturing operations, facilitating flow of materials to meet internal and external needs
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing concepts such as kan-ban and “pull” systems to maintain inventory at optimal levels for raw, WIP, FG, and Remote Consignment FG locations
• Perform cycle counts and annual physical inventory for raw materials and finished goods
• Provide Plant Manager with specified month end inventory, variance, and premium freight reports
• Investigate and resolve inventory level discrepancies when needed
• Perform Bill of Material and internal ISO audits
• Spearhead Corrective Actions on any supplier rejected/non-conforming product
• Supervise staff as required
• Assist and develop personnel to grow in their roles
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Management (or related discipline) and/or APICS certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ materials management/supply chain and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of “pull” inventory management concepts and experience using ERP/MRP planning systems
• Ability to apply exceptional planning, organizational and leadership skills in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Experience in purchasing
• Problem-solving methodology desired
• Computer literate with MRP system/software experience

Please send your resume to: Cathy.Tempesta@gwplastics.com