Senior Supply Chain Planner

Company: FNA Group
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

FNA Group is an industry leader in the manufacture of pressure washers and outdoor power equipment with over 1 million square feet of production and warehouse space across four states. As our growth continues, we continue to add key contributors looking to advance their career in a fast-paced and competitive environment.FNA Group has a Senior Supply Chain Planner position available in our Mesquite, TX plant. The Senior Supply Chain Planner will manage critical production components and embrace a continuous improvement mindset to help implement process improvement and reduce cost.A typical day for a Senior Supply Chain Planner may include any of the following, and no two days are the same.

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• Manage critical production components that have a significant impact to the company (difficult to source, high dollar value, space intensive, etc).
  
• Procure goods and services, including MRO, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc.
  
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information.
  
• Evaluate vendors to determine their capability for performing to established specifications.
  
• Generate Request for Quotations (RFQs) with suppliers and prospective suppliers.
  
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
  
• Maintain item costs, lead times and purchases from vendors in our ERP system (Sage / MAS 500).
  
• Advise suppliers of non-conformances.
  
• Compile data from a wide variety of sources to analyze issues and ensure compliance.
  
• Issue purchase orders with correct purchasing cost and required dates.
  To be successful as an FNA Senior Supply Chain Planner, you will need to bring a few items with you. These items include:
  
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  • High sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
    
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, data consolidation and reporting).
    
  • Solid understanding of ERP / MRP systems.
    
  • Experience sourcing products and working with vendors to drive cost savings.
    
  • Able to work collaboratively with different departments.
    
  • Ability to clearly communicate departmental goals and objectives with ownership and upper-level management.
    
  • Desire to grow within the company and look for ways to improve processes and drive constant improvement.
    
  • A college degree is strongly preferred, but 5-10 years of progressive experience in purchasing / supply chain / inventory management is also appealing.
    
  • Any experience managing direct reports is preferred but not required.
    In addition to an exciting career opportunity, FNA Group offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with a match (100% match up to 5% of salary), vacation and personal time off (PTO), and 7 paid holidays each year.

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