Raw Material Supply Specialist
Ensure On-Time Scheduled Delivery of Customers Raw Material Requirements - Accurate orders placed in a timely manner; thorough analysis of inventory position; frequent follow-up with suppliers; 100% on time delivery (no short-ships/missed shipments).
Improve Customer Service - Thorough knowledge of customers & their expectations; rapid response to inquiries; no pending claims; regularly scheduled visits to customer facilities; strive to exceed customers' expectations
Improve Supplier Management - Act as contact and liaison between HTA and assigned suppliers; regularly funnel feedback using QCDDM philosophy & evaluations - (lead meetings, track delivery performance and coordinate meeting agendas presentations (quarterly meetings); ensure open lines of communication to discuss organizational improvements.
Research and Develop new raw material suppliers, perform supplier QAV's, perform parts maker QAV's, attend industry events. Work closely with HRAO/HGT and global offices to understand future development of materials. Sell RMSS internally within Honda.
Improve Profitability of Department - Clear and concise reporting of pertinent operating data; thorough checking and analysis of sales, costs and margins; no aged accounts receivable; rapid inventory turnover (where applicable).
Improve Efficiency of Department - Develop clear daily operating procedures with assistant; analyze current tasks for opportunities to improve efficiencies and ensure accuracy of all documentation.
Communication to Management - Keep management informed of all potential problems or personal concerns; develop one page scenarios to present ideas and keep individuals and groups abreast of information.
Motivate Assistant and Control Workload - Understand assistant's daily work activity; encourage information status updates of projects and weekly activities; provide encouragement and direction; coach and counsel to improve efficiency and productivity.
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Understanding of basic accounting