Supply Management Planner

Supply Management Planner

Job Description

Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

We are seeking a dedicated Supply Management Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of purchased parts for both internal and external suppliers across one or more locations.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the delivery process of purchased parts.
Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
Utilize Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, for daily tasks.

Major Purpose
Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner II. Manages the day- to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Works with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.

Major Duties
Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators.
Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making.
Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
Manage inventory for a site or factory, with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified, following existing procedures.
Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Required Skills:
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency in typing and computer operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:
A 4-year degree in a Business-related field or Supply Management.
Open to recent graduates.
Experience with SAP.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Action Planning
Planning and Organizing
Data Collection and Analysis
Verbal Communication
Procurement Process Management
Traffic and Vehicle Planning
Assessment
Costing and Budgeting
Reporting
Review and Reporting

Education
Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education

Work Experience
Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)
Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Notes:
Fully onsite role.
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm with potential for overtime)
There might be a requirement to drive between sites or to other client locations using a personal vehicle.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.