Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Interface with customer service, scheduling, estimating, vendors
• Communicate all issues concerning jobs (late, shortages, etc.) to customer service and scheduling
• Work with scheduling to review the back log report in order to communicate production order issues to customer service and vendors
• Review and manage all expedite requests with planning and customer service
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times
• Coordinate Press Approvals with customers and vendors
• Purchase all raw and outsourced materials (litho labels, corrugate sheets, special job materials etc) based on the upcoming scheduling requirements
• Follow up with vendors on outstanding purchase orders
• Manage raw material inventory; specific to customers including label buys/ totes
• Attend vendor meetings regarding performance and pricing structures as requested
• Ensure the integrity of records supporting estimates of costs and pricing levels for individual projects
• Researching potential suppliers and prepare comparison reports
• Aid as a back-up for planning
• Provide detailed reports to management as requested
• Engage in continual improvement initiatives and on the job training to further the success of the company and for personal growth
• Complete any other assignments or job responsibilities as given by the Planning Manager
• Coordinating the outsource of work; overbooking, machine breakdowns etc.
Qualifications:
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing facility preferably corrugate, folding carton or point of purchase displays
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Knowledge of a scheduling SAP and/or ERP system an asset
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Team player
• Highly motivated with a strong ability to take initiative
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A conceptual thinker, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced environment