Materials Project Management IV

Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
Understanding of forecasting and demand management (S v D) analysis
Working knowledge of SAP MM
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
Excellent organizational and leadership skills, and communication skills
A problem-solver
Engineering Degree and/or Supply chain certification will be an added advantage, to perform job role effectively.

Under direct supervision, forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers.
Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis.
Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure.
Participates in Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables with team members (buyers, planners, production control).
Supports the creation, releases, and updates to new project materials strategy.
Participates in commercialization (transition) materials plan.
Participates in the material change control change process.
Assists in supplier price and delivery negotiations; under direct supervision may negotiate contracts as necessary.
Utilizes the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers.
Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts.
Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost).
Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements.
Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering.
Meets cost objectives and resolves quality issues.
Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI).
Tracks total landed costs targets.
Utilizes value analysis on build-to-print components in support of Should Cost analysis.
Under direct supervision, mediate and partner in the resolution of supplier quality issues for assigned product groups.

Engineering Degree and/or Supply chain certification will be an added advantage, to perform job role effectively.