Supply Chain Coordinator

TITLE         Supply Chain Coordinator     
COMPANY    Koyo Bearings    DEPARTMENT    16
SHIFT    1st    GRADE    5

Summary/Purpose
This position will have responsibility for purchasing of direct materials for Cairo Plant. 
Direct materials include Green Ring Unfin Retainers and Orings, Rocker Arm Components,
Cage & Roll Strip, Solid Race components, and others.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities: 
-    Maintain high level of customer focus: internal and external
-    Purchase and monitor delivery of purchase components necessary for schedule completion.
o    Work closely with Green Ring Suppliers
o    Provide timely releases for components
o    Provide priorities and expedite supply base when necessary
o    Review demand_prepare forecast
-    Monitor Rocker Arm components and issue supplier releases to maintain Inventory Targets
-    Purchase and monitor delivery of alloy Bar/Tube necessary for Green Ring production
o     Maintain appropriate levels of raw material to support supplier production
o    Procure acceptable substitutions when necessary_ability to interpret Prints for required clean up
o    Support inventory counts at suppliers
-    Maintain appropriate on hand levels of strip raw material necessary for Cage and Roll, Rocker Arm, and FAB start areas
o    Provide releases to Worthington warehouse
o    Provide releases for slitter
-    Coordinate with manufacturing departments on specific needs and help set priorities.
o    Recognize impending shortages
o    Communicate and drive suppliers to negate shortages
-    Work closely with Planners concerning customer demand and fluctuation
o    Monitor all levels of inventory: Process Stock and Raw Material
o    Have strong understanding of inventory levels and lead times
o    Identity discrepancies and communicate to supervision
-    Support ROI initiatives _ Reduction of Inventory_help meet Inventory Targets
-    Participate and be active contributor in team activities 
o    Quality concerns
o    New item launch
o    Production/Manufacturing/Supply chain changes
o    QC Circles
-    Develop efficiency in Oracle and ASCP
o    Oracle purchasing and WIP modules
-    Customer Support
o    Be primary contact for Ford
o    Train on Ford DDL, eDDL, & SuperG modules

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
•    Strong computer skills
o     Use of Oracle, ASCP, and Customer portals  ex: Covisint, Ford DDL, and others
o    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to multi-task
•    Must have strong, highly - motivated work ethic.
•    Advanced analytical skills
•    Work in a Team Environment

Education and Experience: 
•    High School Diploma
•    2-3 years experience in planning, scheduling, or purchasing preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Must be able to lift 40 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours.  Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.