Supply Chain Planning Specialist
West Pharmaceutical Services
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Williamsport • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for all data, database systems, and database processes that are a function of Supply Chain and support operations.
- Purchase all raw materials to support production schedules and maintain inventory levels as directed by the Planning Supervisor.
- Monitor material requirements on computer system and MRP Report on a weekly basis to determine what raw materials are needed to support the manufacturing schedules in Williamsport facility.
- Determine which materials need to be ordered, the quantity needed, when they are required and from which supplier they are to be ordered.
- Place orders with the suppliers on a timely basis via fax or verbally.
- Confirm all order information and delivery schedules with the suppliers and enter order into computer system.
- Enter all new orders and any changes onto computer system in a timely basis to ensure system is always current.
- Follow-up all open orders, expedite deliveries as required and update system.
- Communicate with Plant Planner any situations with raw materials that may affect production schedules.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
- Associate degree in a business-related field
- 3-5 years of job-related experience in purchasing and/or planning
- Experience with ERP Systems required
- Experience in SAP preferred
- Experience in Production Planning or Purchasing preferred
- Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Master Control, and SAP.
- Basic understanding of:
- Standard inventory management practices
- Standard shipping and export documentation
- Warehouse operation and management
- Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
purchasingproduction planninginventory managementshipping documentationexport documentationwarehouse managementdata entryorder processingmaterial requirements planningsupply chain management
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillstimelinessattention to detailproblem-solving
Certifications
High School DiplomaAssociate degree in business-related field