Materials SME - Purchasing at Jabil Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Job Description:

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world’s leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.

SUMMARY
Knowledgeable of the functionality of all system tools and understand the business in such a way that they can support other users in typical and also advanced questions that require research to solve. Be a creative and proactive contributor to the Materials department, focused on continuous improvement and corporate consistency within the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

q  Provide support for the plant for all system tools and related issues.
q  Identify opportunities for enhancements.
q  Provide training for the plant in terms of new hires, new functionality, and upgrades.
q  Work with the SAP Competency Center to schedule ongoing training and workshops as to new or available functionality.
q  Detail requirements for enhancements with respect to a Business Development Request submitted by a functional area. Provide initial functional specifications.
q  Assist in the testing, validation, and rollout processes for new functionality, to include plant level training.
q  Define and/or document business processes, policies and work instructions.
q  Define and conduct fundamental training for Materials department.
q  Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
q  Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree preferred; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A certification by related professional organizations (such as APICS and NAPM) is preferred.

Advanced reading, writing and math skills Advanced PC skills (i.e., keyboarding skills, function key usage, advanced mouse usage,

opening, closing, moving, and deleting programs, folders and files using MS Windows), and

demonstrated proficiency in applicable Jabil software packages

Strong analytical, multi-tasking, communication both oral and written, and interpersonal skills Ability to provide leadership and direction and identify and resolve issues independently

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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