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Summary of Job
Pregis is seeking to hire an experienced Planning & Purchasing Manager to continue building and improving the shared service infrastructure across procurement, vendor relations, and cost reduction in a discreet manufacturing environment that specializes in a Machine Building environment. The ideal candidate will possess (1) experience in a manufacturing company of relevant size and complexity; (2) expertise in SIOP (sales, inventory, & operations planning), procurement, materials management, and transportation with experience in the end-to-end supply chain in a business with B2B relationships and dependence on commodity supply; and; (3) a distinctive track record of leading significant operational change and financial results across an enterprise that optimizes cost, quality, and service. The position will manage 3 departments that includes Order Entry, Project Coordination/Planning, and Procurement, with 8 direct reports.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Manages project coordination team for all enterprise accounts working with Field Service Team, Client Advocates, Production Supervisors, Purchasing, and Site Services.
Supply side coordinator for SIOP (sales, inventory, & operations planning) working with Product Management and overseeing Procurement to make long-range production plans.
Master Planning: Integrates sales orders with master schedule per budgetary guidelines; coordinates availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates.
Maintains master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
Coordinates production forecasts with suppliers to ensure adequate supply.
Supplier liaison managing product flow along with assisting inventory reduction.
Supplier Negotiations and sourcing
Establish vendor relationship and establish vendor development strategies.
Works with the Operations Manager on detailed production planning for all machine and custom overhead systems build.
Pregis Tulsa Plant liaison between the Tulsa Plant and Europe/United Kingdom Plants on equipment needs.
Manages Buyers by contacting vendors for "budgetary pricing" for specialty equipment and materials within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Confers with production supervision to resolve problems affecting production schedules.
Ensures that all contact administration procedures are followed and executed accurately and professionally.
Owns, develops, and directs all process SOP's for SAP SD, MM, PP systems.
Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)
Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
Influencer. Promote positive teamwork culture.
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with the team during shift transition.
Must have experience and extensive knowledge in SAP SD ATP, Independent requirements planning, Capacity planning and SAP material requirement planning.
Prior experience as a SIOP Supply Side Coordinator at the SKU level.
Must have a strong understanding of Master Planning and Scheduling Strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent required. Some college with relevant experience will be considered.
5+ years' work experience required.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.
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