• PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Maintains commodity responsibility from receipt of requisition, placement of order, order changes, receipt of goods, acceptance of goods, and disposition of discrepant goods, through consumption of goods during material or products life cycle.
• Ongoing analysis of material usage, trends and lead-times to support forecasted and actual demand. Adjust orders and / or optimize Kanban flow to avoid material shortages or overstock / obsolescence.
• Expedites delivery of critical materials as required.
• Performs required purchasing tasks to procure assigned components, materials, supplies, equipment, and services required for operation of business at agreed upon price.
• Works with the Commodity Manager to obtain and evaluate quotations and assist in supplier negotiations and contract development as required for material and service agreements.

Works directly with supplier to insure that standard pricing is maintained or improved.

• Works with cross-functional teams on projects and issues related to development of new products, new suppliers, or technologies and to reduce the material and processing costs of targeted assemblies, products, commodities, or support of projects.
• Serves as liaison between appropriate company personnel and supplier representatives to ensure suppliers are equipped with the needed tools, materials, and specifications to obtain valid quotations or solutions to problems.
• Drives continuous improvement through optimization of on-hand inventories, insuring supplier accountability and innovation of more efficient ordering and / or communication processes with vendors.
• Reviews AP Exception report : identifies and resolves invoice vs. purchase order discrepancies and purchase orders that need receipts.
• May work on special projects / assignments upon request.
• Keep inventories at target levels and avoid out of stock situations.
• REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE :
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 3 years’ experience in planning and purchasing components or commodities in support of a complex manufacturing operation and knowledge and experience in Purchasing Law, long term agreements and contracts.
• Advanced user level experience with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated familiarity with Kanban, SIOP / S&OP forecasting planning and management processes preferred.
• Receipt of NACM Certification as Purchasing Manager (CPM) or APICS Certification in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) desirable.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of good purchasing practices and policies, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), purchasing and contract law and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience with and understanding of JD Edwards ERP / MRP material planning systems, or similar system preferred.
• Regular, onsite attendance at the production is required. Must be able to work overtime as required.
• COMPETENCIES :
• Analytical Thinking Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Strategic Thinking Analyzing our competitive position by considering the market and industry trends, our existing and potential customers, and our strengths and weaknesses as compared to competitors.
• Results Orientation Focusing on the desired end result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work; setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Decisiveness Making difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Attention to Communication Ensuring that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Fostering Teamwork As a team member, the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together cooperatively.
• Building Collaborative Relationships Developing and maintaining partnerships with others.
• Customer Orientation Demonstrated concern for satisfying one’s external and / or internal customers.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mathematical Reasoning The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts to predict material requirements, lead-time off sets, economic order quantities, minimum lot quantities, carrying costs, pricing, overall costs and to determine statistical trends related to supplier quality.
• Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Perceptual Speed The ability to compare similarities and differences quickly and accurately among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns.

The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other.

• Problem sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, engineering drawings, tolerances, technical specifications, and legal documents.
• Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Vision Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting - Required to lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.

General Description

1) Manage material supply chain to meet production requirements and operational needs.

2) The material planner places appropriate purchase orders to suppliers for the needed resources.

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products.

Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe.

We’re active in more than countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Responsibilities

• Review / update material planning and manage material availability : planning of raw & packaging materials, ensuring that the production plan can be executed.
• Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines. Review the 12wk outlook for the material plan, taking into account capacity agreements and storage capacity on the site.
• Support the material controllers and the site with analyses when needed to create visibility
• Manage MRP exception messages.
• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
• Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
• Reviewing with Supplier flexibility to support Material Planning with respect to supplier capacity and suppliers 2nd tier material availability
• Link to Procurement and Inbound Supply Chain Manager to improve Supplier Performance and escalate in case of structural material availability issues (& inform stakeholders).
• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC) of raw and pack materials, whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack). Ensure rework and scrapping at the site / primary DC.

Job Requirements

• University Education (e.g. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations
• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviors.
• At least 3-year experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint / Coating or Retail
• Expert on Supply Planning in SAP and BI and experience on IBP processes, Advanced Supply Planning tools and Project and Change Management skills

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID : LI-DNP

LI-DNP

Nearest Major Market : Nashville

G Catering is a premier off-premise catering company located in the heart of Nashville, TN. G Catering is a part of an exciting event scene where our employees have the opportunity to work a variety of social, corporate, music industry, and private events throughout various venues all throughout Nashville and the greater surrounding areas.

We regularly cater to our celebrity clientele, high-end society events / galas, and numerous weddings with some of the top event planners in Nashville.

We are proud to be the exclusive caterers at two of Nashville’s most elite wedding and event venues, as well. We are seeking a person who is wanting to expand their experience in the hospitality industry with our team who has valued and upheld our motto of Gracious Service, Creative Cuisine’.

Event Production Lead and Event Culinary Assistants - on-site of events - evenings and weekend availability required :

• Expedite the packing of assigned event
• Coordinate with logistics packing of event trucks
• Arrival on site - Organize on-site kitchen equipment and layout
• Coordinate all culinary requirements on site with the Event Manager
• Manage and direct all onsite culinary personnel
• Direct culinary activity on site to coordinate the time line of the event with the culinary presentations detailed in the BEO.
• Manage clean-up and breakdown of on-site kitchen after event is complete
• Fill out all post-event documents and sign out event culinary personnel

Working at G Catering

• Health insurance

Details Nashville is one of the most respected hospitality staffing companies in Nashville. We work with some of the most prestigious catering companies and event coordinators in the area.

We’ve continually provided our clients with some of the finest, most dependable hospitality staff since 2011.

Benefits : Flexible schedule, ability to pick up shifts, employee discount program, great hourly pay rate, conducive work environment, free banquet server training, etc,.

Shifts range from on-call, day shifts, evening shifts, and weekends. We are currently taking applications for full-time, part-time and on-call positions.

We’re looking for dependable Event Staff who exhibit a high level of professionalism. The ideal candidates are able to work in a fast-paced environment to provide hospitality services for corporate and private functions.

Event Staff set up for events, carry trays of china or glassware, provide beverage service, and clean up at the event's conclusion.

They serve guests by providing information to help food and beverage selections (when needed); presenting ordered choices;

maintaining dining ambiance; accommodating guests at a function while circulating the room.

Physical Requirements : Ability to bend and carry up to 40 pounds, ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours at a time, Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Certification (TABC) license or the willingness to secure a TABC license.

Pay rage $17-$25 per hour depending on experience and it's biweekly via direct deposit.

Apply today!

Working at Details Nashville