Behr Paint Company · 4 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist I, 1st Shift
Behr Paint Company is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I to assist in purchasing raw materials and managing inventory levels for their production facilities. The role involves maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely delivery of goods to support production schedules.
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Responsibilities
Purchase raw materials, packaging, or purchasing finished goods from Behr’s supplier base
Assist in the production planning for designated Behr facilities
Manage and monitor Distribution Center Inventory levels to maintain appropriate Finished Goods stock to ensure 100% Fill Rate (right product, at the right time, at the right DC). Which may include working with production scheduler to address shortages
Purchase packaging and/or raw materials as required to support the plant production schedule
Keep current on status of purchase orders and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with suppliers
Work with production and quality departments and suppliers to resolve any quality non-conformances
Stay current on pricing and sourcing changes with Master Data updates in SAP
Work with Accounts Payable and supplier as necessary to address invoice and/or receiving discrepancies
Analyze and report on inventory age, balance, and coverage of finished goods, packaging and/or raw materials
Assist in planning production as required and transfers of product to and from other facilities
Work closely with Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain to ensure inventory reporting is timely and accurate
Work with plant personnel on timely receipt of deliveries and/or shipments to other facilities
Research and correct discrepancies and perform root cause analysis and recommend procedural changes as necessary
Qualification
Required
Educational attainment equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field
Considerable experience involving inventory control, purchasing and materials management work using computerized databases
Strong Excel skills including v-lookup, if-then statements and Pivot tables
APICS CPIM Certification required: pass module 1 within first year and obtain full certification within 3 years of hire
Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment
Proficiency with computerized inventory control systems, MRP and BOMs
Knowledge of MS Office Suites
Strong data mining, analytical, and decision-making skills
Organizational and time management skills
Excellent written & oral communication skills; good presentation skills
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or distribution center
Preferred
APICS CPIM Certification preferred
ERP experience preferred (particularly SAP)
Company
Behr Paint Company
Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-09-01Acquired
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