Materials Logistics Specialist - Onsite

Title:                  Materials Logistics Specialist - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Materials Logistics, production, shipping,
Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Customer Service,
Demand Planning Fundaments, Data interpretation, Data analysis,
Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Word,
Kaizen, Daily Management System, Action Plan, Lean Manufacturing,
quality control, inventory control, Kinaxis, Maestro ERP,
MRP, MPS, ERP, Inventory Management, Inventory Reduction, Kan Ban, Oracle,
procurement, ERP systems, Customer Orders, material shortages, customer order status

Description:

Materials and Logistics Specialist

The principal role of the Materials Logistics Specialist is ensuring an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and shipping, while leading Action Plans and Problem Solving to improve and sustain Delivery KPIs and driving Lean, VCP and Kaizen Projects, as well as coaching and/or leading other procurement team members on best practices and continuous improvement mind sets.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:
Use ERP systems to Procure Materials required to deliver Customer Orders according to due dates
Create strategies in Kan Ban Box platform to ensure the effectiveness of the tool according to the business goals.
Manage internal and external customer relationships, including promise dates, material shortages, escalations and customer order status
Maintain communication with Cross Functional Teams.
Lead Action Plan deployment to improve and sustain department KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People
Participating in Kaizen events, Productivity & Quality Workshops, and End Of Quarter workshops
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) inclusive to phase in/phase out.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Know and follow established job specific and facility wide health and safety procedures and rules.
Creation of Inventory Reduction systems and/or strategy that will help the organization reach the yearly reduction goals established by senior management.
Comply with EHS regulations and policies; identify and report any EHS concern and support on corrective actions.

Quality Expectations:
Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and support corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, and 2 years of proven experience in Supply Chain, Production and Materials Planning or Customer Service
Ability to communicate well and work with others
Presentation Skills for Senior Management levels
Demand Planning Fundaments
Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e.: Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Word, etc.
Project management Intermediate - Experience in Kaizen events, Productivity, Lean or process improvement projects
Data interpretation and analysis for decision making
Lean Manufacturing – Intermediate (Daily Management System, Action Plan & Problem Solving)

Preferred Qualifications:
Basic knowledge of quality and inventory control
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple work tasks
Demand Planning MRP and MPS interpretation MBA, Lean-Six Sigma, Supply Chain or Production Planning Certification, Kinaxis/Maestro ERP.

Required skill set:
Supply Chain Experience minimum 2 years, MRP, MPS, ERP, Inventory Management Skills, Inventory Reduction skills, Kan Ban, Oracle Experience a plus.

Notes:
Work shift – 7AM to 4PM

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan, Phone No : , Email:

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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