Description:Supply Management OFP SpecialistMajor PurposeSupports and may lead a commodity Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for enterprise/region/division/unit. Builds and develops a supply base for procuring less complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services. Responsible for quality, delivery, supplier performance and establishing appropriate material replenishment process. Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during the early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (PDP). Facilitates the quality planning activities with suppliers.Major DutiesExecute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.Skills, Abilities, KnowledgeData Collection and AnalysisVerbal CommunicationAction PlanningPlanning and OrganizingAssessmentComputer SkillsData ControlReview and ReportingAnalyze Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsAnalyze Current State/AS-IS StateBusiness Case ContributionCustomer-Focused ApproachDefine Future State/TO-BE StateIn-Depth QuestioningPerform Gap AnalysisQuestions StrategicallyReportingTraffic and Vehicle PlanningWriting skillsCompliance ManagementPolicy and RegulationEducationShort-Cycle Tertiary EducationWork ExperienceSound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 mo- Proactively analyze critical shortage reports to determine shipment priorities- Communicate with suppliers regarding continuity of supply- Manage supplier shipment planning to SAP schedule- Execute supply management workflow- Facilitate PO creation and parameter management for assigned supplier partsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS- Demonstrated critical thinking skills- Strong experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook)- Needs to have a general knowledge of manufacturing- SAP experience is not required, but is highly preferredNotes:- 100% onsite position- 1st Shift – Flexible start time (as early as 6:00am, as late as 8:00am) – Exact shift hours can be worked out between the hiring manager and the selected candidate 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
Description:Supply Management OFP SpecialistMajor PurposeSupports and may lead a commodity Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for enterprise/region/division/unit. Builds and develops a supply base for procuring less complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services. Responsible for quality, delivery, supplier performance and establishing appropriate material replenishment process. Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during the early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (PDP). Facilitates the quality planning activities with suppliers.Major DutiesExecute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.Skills, Abilities, KnowledgeData Collection and AnalysisVerbal CommunicationAction PlanningPlanning and OrganizingAssessmentComputer SkillsData ControlReview and ReportingAnalyze Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsAnalyze Current State/AS-IS StateBusiness Case ContributionCustomer-Focused ApproachDefine Future State/TO-BE StateIn-Depth QuestioningPerform Gap AnalysisQuestions StrategicallyReportingTraffic and Vehicle PlanningWriting skillsCompliance ManagementPolicy and RegulationEducationShort-Cycle Tertiary EducationWork ExperienceSound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 mo- Proactively analyze critical shortage reports to determine shipment priorities- Communicate with suppliers regarding continuity of supply- Manage supplier shipment planning to SAP schedule- Execute supply management workflow- Facilitate PO creation and parameter management for assigned supplier partsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS- Demonstrated critical thinking skills- Strong experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook)- Needs to have a general knowledge of manufacturing- SAP experience is not required, but is highly preferredNotes:- 100% onsite position- 1st Shift – Flexible start time (as early as 6:00am, as late as 8:00am) – Exact shift hours can be worked out between the hiring manager and the selected candidate
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