MAKITA Corporation of America (MCA), a worldwide leading producer of high-quality power tools, has an opening for a Supply Chain Specialist at its manufacturing facility, located in Buford, Georgia.
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new vendors in North America.
- Evaluate and register orders generated by MRP system.
- Coordinate changes to purchase orders for production and non-production parts.
- Communicate purchase orders to suppliers, confirming any alterations to due dates.
- Place and communicate non-approved part orders from Product Engineering.
- Expedite and defer purchase orders for timely delivery of products using tools of MAP system.
- Troubleshoot problems with the Part Master, Bill of Material, and Engineering changes to ensure accurate placement of purchase orders.
- Communicate and resolve issues with Assembly, Product Engineering, Receiving, and Quality departments
- Identify and control the prevention of dead stock parts.
- Develop and maintain business relationships with global suppliers.
- Be able to manage multiple projects such as REACH, Rohs, and conflict minerals.
- Be able to analyze pricing to determine cost-effective strategies for reducing part cost.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/business/management, or similar, with the desire to learn and grow in a global manufacturing organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Good organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, team player.
Preferred:
- Supply Chain experience for sourcing of components with an emphasis on outdoor power equipment.
- Experience with suppliers of deep draw, metal stamping, tube bending fabrication, and plastic injection molding,
- Working knowledge of MRP system.
- Working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones and US Customs Procedures
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter if you meet the qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary expectation*? (Please provide your range)
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Buford, GA 30518 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buford, GA 30518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person