Sr. Supply Chain Assistant Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Title Sr. Supply Chain AssistantLocation Fayetteville, NCWho we are:

Voted one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI)is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position summary:

The Supply Chain Specialist works closely with the Product Management team to utilize the processes, systems, and monthly schedules needed to meet Kuraray America’s product commitments to its internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Rough cut and detailed scheduling for assigned assets
• Producing weekly, monthly, annual charts
• Track metrics for assigned processes
• Preparation of shipping documents (BOL/Packing List/COA) for shipments generated in SAP
• Manage dry flake supplies to Internal Customers. Balance forecasted demand from Global Supply Chain with Washington Works capacity. Work with Operations to manage daily/weekly/monthly production schedule
• Communicates with manufacturing, plant technical, purchasing, and master scheduling personnel regarding supply problems and there resolutions
• Manage inventory to local and global targets as assigned
• Coordinate with internal customers on shipment details based on production schedules
• Compiles stock control records and information;such as consumptions rate, characteristics of itemsin storage, and current market conditions, to determine stock supply and need for replenishment
• Provide dashboards and charts for global monthly Supply Planning Meeting
• Maintain high standards for raw material quality and manage systems to meet ISO requirements.

Follow up and investigate quality issues with vendors by completing SCARs, consulting technical, and arranging disposition. Interact with Supplier Relations Team, as necessary, to follow up on supplier issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Two plus years of experience in supply chain, product management or equivalent role
• Computer skills in ERP systems (SAP preferred
• MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to be a strong independent contributor as well as a team player
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-taskCompetencies
• Customer Focus
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Busi ess Insight
• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Cultivates Innovation
• Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

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