Inventory Purchasing Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Mahwah, NJ (Job ID US3628770_BH10036423)

Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking an Inventory Planning Specialist to work at a premier client in Mahwah. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate: $40
Location: Mahwah in-office 
Length: 6 months


What's a typical day as an Inventory Planning Specialist? You'll be:
Primary Responsibilities

• The Inventory Planning Specialist's main responsibility is to secure the set target of availability, delivery precision and stock level for a defined part range.
• The Inventory Planning Specialist is the logistical contact person towards suppliers.
• Responsible for information of ETA internally in backorder situations and keeping information updated in PULS (internal aftersales parts management system).
• Develop suppliers to reach availability targets and increase efficiencies.
• Send delivery schedules and requisitions.
• Actively discuss with parts planning and purchasing to solve issues on part supply.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding logistic issues e.g. lead-times, minimum order quantities, flexibility etc.
• Work on continuous improvements concerning processes & methods (best practices).
• Phase in of new suppliers.
• Coordinate activities to handle surplus material from vehicle production and work with long time buy estimations.
• Make sure that suppliers are aware of aftersales supplier strategy and to secure that suppliers act accordingly.
• To collect information that can secure correct quantities to order from the supplier.
• Liaison for purchasing information on articles to source. 
• Perform data analysis and recommend actions designed to optimize parts availability and efficient logistical flows.

 
Principal Authorities

• The Inventory Planning Specialist has the authority to take actions that achieve the main tasks.
• Initiate projects related to development of suppliers.
• Send delivery schedules to suppliers for the purpose of satisfying market needs for spare parts.
• Adjust & maintain optimal stocking levels through manual & system controls.
• Process information on new spare parts so that purchasing requisitions can be released.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or related field) or 10+ years proven equivalent work experience
• Have 5-7+ years of experience in inventory forecasting/purchasing planning
• Have 5-7+ years of experience in logistics and as a contributor to SCM process improvement projects
• Have knowledge and experience in LEAN Manufacturing (LEAN/Six Sigma Cert a PLUS)

What happens next
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be an Inventory Planning Specialist today!
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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