Supply Chain Specialist - DTV

Requirements

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials
• Communicate any supply problems, which may pose a risk or impact to business operations
• Analyze material demand and coordinate targeted material flow
• Actively participate in driving improvement projects aligned towards corporate initiatives
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers aligned with organizational goals
• Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers in expediting process to ensure critical delivery of requirements
• Monitor and control inventory accuracy
• Procure materials that support production requirements and new product launches while ensuring timely deliveries of the proper material
• Obtain quotes, prepare price analysis and recommendations, negotiate price/delivery/payment terms, and supplier contracts where applicable
• Actively participate in supporting supplier development initiatives
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to monitor and maintain supplier quality performance
• Discuss unacceptable or inferior quality materials with quality assurance departments and take corrective action
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Identify and drive cost saving opportunities
• Research and qualify new suppliers
• Partner with Design to Value team to identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through material substitution, supplier consolidation, design simplification, and process optimization
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to new designs, material availability, single-source exposure, and lead-time constraints
• Support make-vs-buy and supplier selection decisions using cost, capability, lead time, risk, and capacity analysis