Supply Chain Manager jobs in Jackson, MS

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear Items, and recommending alternatives.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock, scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items, obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in errors with suppliers.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods.
• Sends ASN to customers once product has shipped.
• Helps check the Chrysler Supplier Score Board when Customer Service Manager is out.
• Reviews and coordinates the ordering of material through a MRP process.
• Provides support as needed in overall inventory control.
• Implements and oversees cycle counting process.
• Communicates with suppliers and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain approved supplier list.
• Maintain supplier quality scorecards.
• Understands and operates by quality policies of Multicraft organization.
• Develops and implements cost reduction measures as associated with the purchase of materials.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• BS degree in Business preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience running MRP in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience managing a materials department.
• Intermediate computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products required.