POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Performs assignments requiring a general understanding of the principles, theories, and practices of purchase order creation on external suppliers and expediting input raw materials

• Required to apply the knowledge practices and precedents to supply and demand management/material planning decisions in support of customer requirements, while aiming for Just-In-Time inventories

• Lead the principles of forecasting, order management, JIT, Material Resource Planning, inbound logistics, safety stock inventory planning techniques, Min/Max inventory stock planning, and purchase order execution activities

• Applies sound analytical techniques, product knowledge, and systems application knowledge to evaluate material requirements, and delivery scheduling for assigned products

• Required to understand how to generate hard copy, e-mail, fax, EDI, and supplier portal purchase orders

• Promotes open and effective oral and written communications to internal inventory team, regional master schedulers and external NCR suppliers in a promote and effective manner

• Balances order and forecast demand requirements with on hand inventory and purchased supply capabilities to maximize on time customer shipment satisfaction

• Works routine demand and supply exception messages requiring problem solving, and decision making skills

• Works purchasing exception messages promptly and efficiently

• Manages inventory and assets through systems and processes; Executes basic logistics processes

• Inputs product numbers and other required information into ERP system

• Works on technical problems / issues of moderate complex scope within defined procedures and practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree

Internships and/or 0-2 years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field