Avantor

Supplier Operations Specialist

Avantor

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

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Salary

💰 $60,100 - $100,100 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Provide key analytics into current supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve overall performance into Avantor’s distribution network.
  • Be responsible for daily management of Supplier Issue resolution as concerns are reported through IAuditor Audits.
  • Work with Suppliers and Internal Partners (Distribution, Transportation, Portfolio, Strategic Sourcing, Customer Service, Regulatory, Master Data) to resolve issues.
  • Provide analysis to indicate where key suppliers are not meeting the terms and condition of the contract.
  • Conduct quarterly audits of supplier ancillary charges and freight expenses to ensure charges are in line with current contractual terms.
  • Manage the implementation of Margin Enhancement projects to reduce overall operations expenses and increase profit margins for Avantor.
  • Provide monthly analysis of Supplier Performance Opportunities to be addressed by Supplier Operations Directors with lower performing suppliers.
  • Review I-Auditor Audits and follow-up with suppliers on any corrective actions necessary to improve shipment quality in the distribution network.
  • Provide timely feedback to DC on progress with suppliers.
  • On-Board new suppliers to an eCommerce connection through implementation of either Standard EDI or Avantor’s Web Portal.
  • Identify opportunities and drive improvements in supply chain performance for mid-tier and lower volume suppliers.
  • Deliver continuous process improvements through review of Supplier Scorecards with mid-tier suppliers, where opportunities exist adversely affecting the DC network.
  • Work with assigned suppliers to identify and improve packaging to reduced damages.
  • Have suppliers complete ISTA package testing and certification.
  • Handle issue resolution related to supplier performance reported by DC’s.
  • Provide monthly tracking of all supplier issues, progress and actions/resolutions taken by suppliers.
  • Support new product introductions by providing supply chain expertise to Portfolio and Strategic Sourcing.
  • Work with Suppliers, Portfolio, Strategic Sourcing and Master Data to correct master data issues leading to inefficiencies in the procure-to-pay processes.
  • Audit supplier charges monthly utilizing both the Unplanned Delivery Report and Ancillary Expense Reports to ensure charges are valid per supplier contracts.
  • Provide monthly report on invalid charges to Director of Supplier Operations.
  • Work with assigned mid-tier suppliers to improve product supply and overall inventory performance.
  • Support all return activities pursuant to agree to contract provisions.
  • Coordinate activities that will help ensure timely resolution to issues that cause delays in payment processing.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Information Systems or related discipline required.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years supply chain experience.
  • Familiar with MS Office products.
  • SAP experience preferred.