Parsippany
Job Description MAIN FUNCTION: Conduct data analysis to improve supply chain operations and procurement duties, resulting in efficiency and reduced costs. Assume responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management to ensure timely deliveries of goods. Perform all operational activities related to the procurement of products, materials, and/or services. Execute purchasing and planning activities within you assigned categories. Ability to provide global leadership in procurement and supply chain areas, such as the design and implementation of commodity strategies, supplier management programs, supply chain management and contract management. Bring understanding of market as it relates to both short term and long-term decisions (costing, trends, availability and projections). QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline or equivalent, • Minimum of 8 years planning experience, • 10+ years prior procurement experience, in technology environment, • Proven knowledge and experience in supplier management, working with contract manufacturers, sourcing, and supply chain and inventory management, • Very strong negotiating skills, • Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare and present cost analysis to management, • Advanced Level of skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, • ERP/MRP experience; Power BI a plus, • Familiar with consignment and VMI (vendor manage inventory module), • Ability to communicate effectively in English with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, • Ability to prioritize multiple projects, and work well independently and with all staff levels WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: • PNY suppliers, • PNY Procurement staff, • Other PNY departments, particularly Planning, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Finance DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Collecting and analyzing data from various sources, such as supply, inventory, forecasts, and market trends., • Monitoring Supplier Performance Evaluation, • Cost and lead time analysis, • Preparing and Presenting Reports and recommendations, • Benchmark and track performance metrics, • Use sound supply chain analysis techniques to identify performance issues, • Analyze actual purchases and forecasts, and adjust strategies accordingly, • Contract Manufacturer Management, • Improve business results through effective supplier management and relations by:, • Establishing and maintaining the relationships, • Cost reduction across all product lines, • Coordinating and executing supplier assessments and performance review sessions, • Track and evaluate supplier performance including pricing, terms, deliveries, quality, communications, etc., • Developing and maintaining easily accessible supplier profiles including financial stability, and product/technology profiles, • Recommend and implement improvements in supply chain management (e.g. cash to cash cycles, inventory levels, flexibility and information flow), • Assist in the design and implement improvements to procurement tools and processes which support growth; reduce inventory DOS (days of supply) to targeted levels while improving overall customer OTTR (on-time to request) performance, • Improve procurement planning process with suppliers and contract manufacturing sites to balance asset utilization, • Purchase Order Management, including but not limited to RFQs, issue POs timely and accurately, update pricing and ship dates, and review and update production scheduling, • Execute MRP; review and analyze forecasts as needed related to inventory liability and on time delivery, • Responsible to work with PNY Suppliers on purchase order modifications requests and communicate to other internal departments, as needed, • Optimizing supply chain to achieve goals and objectives across all product lines, all regions and during all market conditions, • Provide market intelligence followed by recommendations to ensure PNY is competitive and profitable, • Work with suppliers to enhance PNY’s product line portfolio, • Work with Planning department to review demand on a weekly basis, analyze forecasts, production plans, • Daily communication with overseas and domestic suppliers- RFQs, addressing issues, tracking shipment schedules, • Accountable for problem solving through root cause investigation, resolve receiving/quality issues, trace product qualifications and communicate within PNY employees and Suppliers, • Track and manage open supplier issues, along with escalating and resolving, • Support Quarterly Business Reviews including but not limit to data collection, analysis, and presentation slide., • Perform category reporting as needed; including Open Backlog, Spend Analysis, category reports, etc., • Maintain Procurement related part and supplier information in company ERP system, • Support RMA department with RMA process with supplier open repairs, as needed, • For category requiring contract manufacturing:, • Work closely with CMs by managing consigned parts and raw material, • Issue work orders, material & parts to internal jobs, • Oversee inventory receipts of PNY consigned material and finished goods, • Work with Finance’s Inventory Control department to ensure inventory at contract manufacturers is properly reconciled., • Assist in other areas/categories, as assigned COMPENSATION: The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. BENEFITS OVERVIEW: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses. Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training. Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and ID theft coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.
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