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Job Description

To oversee the upstream supply chain to deliver great customer service and operational excellence by delivering effective material and information flow from our suppliers to point of use.

Taking full ownership for exceptional supplier on time delivery, whilst maximizing process efficiencies and driving down inventory.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes :

• Responsible for raw material and purchase part SKU parameterization, ensuring the strategy is aligned with the business requirements.
• Responsible for supplier master data within the ERP system. Escalation of communication from the Suppliers advising of a change to the agreement.
• Utilize inventory tools and techniques to ensure right sizing of inventory availability. Ensuring inventory right-sizing on raw material and purchased goods in transit.
• Responsible for the measuring and reporting of the supply base performance for on time delivery, lead time and order quantity.
• Build relationships with suppliers, working collaboratively on achieving the supply chain requirements.
• First level of escalation for shortages and expediting resolution and recovery.
• Lead upstream supply chain performance improvements projects, working with the Suppliers on root cause countermeasures and action plans.
• Manage the product portfolio, life cycle and NPI process with Suppliers to minimize disruption to supply, obsolete inventory and associated costs, by actively managing the ERP system for the end to end supply chain.
• Develop the supply base using lean methodology ensuring their processes and systems are compatible with Rotork requirements and are at a comparable level of operational excellence.
• Support center-led sourcing team with supplier development activities.
• Support suppliers with the development of lower-tier suppliers if applicable to drive delivery improvement initiatives.
• Utilize the SiOP data to provide Suppliers with a forecasted demand profile, identifying and escalating risks in supply.
• Manage the execution of engineering change requirements, balancing the requirements of the change with managing inventory levels and minimizing obsolescence.
• Manage the slow moving and obsolete raw material inventory, identifying methods of use to reduce.
• Responsible for external storage and premium freight costs

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and ERP subject matter expert
• Use of common tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.
• Experience with, and sound knowledge of manufacturing supply-chain and Lean methodology.
• Strong inventory management skills

Pay Rate : $30 / hr - $37 / hr + Bonus

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.