What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Assurance Representative position at The Timken Company?
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Purpose:
This Supply Assurance Representative position exists to convert OE customer and Aftermarket demand into orders for suppliers of components both internal and external. The Supply Assurance Representative is required to operate with the SAP system matching supply to demand, achieving customer service, and inventory targets. The position requires that the individual has a working knowledge of SAP, component production, and work with outside vendors. The individual can recognize major discrepancies with the system data (supply or demand related) and request and assist with the resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the flow of components to our finished good production plants, working with outside suppliers by managing exceptions, creating purchase orders, and open order reports.
- Improve supply dates through working with the supplier.
- Interface directly with the manufacturing facility to resolve supply problems; interface directly with the plant scheduler to resolve demand issues causing raw material or component supply issues.
- Adhere to SAP demand and supply signals
- Intuitive thinking applied to daily job functions.
- Miscellaneous support of report generation and/or follow-up
Technical/Functional Skills
- Problem-solving capacity
- Ability to learn and retain technical product, manufacturing, and supply chain knowledge
- Working technical knowledge of the application of our products
- Professionalism and computer proficiency in email, data analysis and presentation
- Effective and efficient communication with internal customers and external vendors
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic Excel skills
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent; 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or other relevant field.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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