Duties and responsibilities:
Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to upcoming supply schedule
Release purchase orders to support upcoming planned production, work in process and finished products inventory levels
Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations against inventory/productions plans and develop action plans
Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues
Communicate/ elevate issues as needed.
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Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, planning, warehousing & transportation to solve material issues & react to consumption patterns
Follow up on quality issues to and find a resolution with supplier and internal team
Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies within area of responsibility
Frequent data maintenance of parts, vendor, and quality documentation
Measure and report supplier scorecard for supplier success
Drive for standardization and continuous improvement of processes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3 years of supply chain experience
Supply and or demand planning experience strongly preferred
Experience in purchasing and demand planning desired
Proficient in Microsoft Office
APICS or CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective demonstration of interpersonal and team facilitation skills that are customer oriented
Adaptability-able to work in a fast- paced high growth dynamic environment. Ability to rapidly pivot to respond to new challenges and variety.
Capable of strategic cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and to execute strategic planning initiatives
Strong technical skills around data management, analytics, data processing and problem solving & project management skills
Strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Able to effectively interact with all levels of management
Be highly “process driven” and continuously improve the supply chain, planning, scheduling, and materials management
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate ideas and expectations
Working conditions:
Works in office
Sitting for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Physical requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
EEO/AA Statement
JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.
