This position is responsible for materials planning, analysis and managing the purchase of inventory.
Responsibilities: 1) Materials planning, analysis and purchase management of inventory: o Proactive forecasting and inventory planning. o Optimize purchasing to achieve the best costing available for Argosy and our customers. o Optimize inventory levels, avoiding excessive material expiration/scrapping 2) Deliver operational excellence: o Ensure Key-X’s (KPIs) are met or exceeded o Ensure customer satisfaction and overall company performance by working closely with internal teams: CSR/Sales, Finance, Logistics, Warehouse/Production and Quality/Compliance. o Seek potential areas/opportunities for cost saving programs. o Identify operational inefficiencies and performance gaps. Work with cross-functional teams/departments leading to performance excellence. 3) Develop strategic and operational Key-X’s (KPIs) 4) Manage and supervise the inventory purchasing process of the CSR’s 5) Develop monthly inventory budgets and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders 6) Successfully manage and deliver additional projects/duties assigned by management
Key issues/problem solving: 1) Ability to manage teams 2) Ability to identify issues/gaps and implement solutions in accordance with aerospace industry standards 3) High reasoning ability/skills o Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Work Experience: - 7-10+ years of relevant experience - Experienced in inventory planning/analysis/purchasing required - Strong IT skills required - Experience leading and providing guidance to team members
Required Behavioral Competencies: - Business Knowledge - Collaboration - Communication - Flexibility - Problem Solving - Results Focus
People Management Skills: - Ability to communicate in an open and constructive manner - Ability to delegate tasks with priorities - Ability to address and resolve performance/behavioral issues - Ability to communicate in a professional, open and constructive manner
Other Skills, Job Requirements or Special Attributes Required: - Extensive Excel knowledge - Strong ERP systems knowledge - Time management skills - Analytical skills - Project and program management skills - People management skills - Sense of urgency
