Inbound Coordinator- Bolton Pet Plant Full Time

Job Description:

The Inbound Coordinator will be responsible for the execution of the site Raw Material planning processes. As a passionate and skilled professional bringing in-depth functional knowledge and best practice, they will focus on developing accurate plans for a set of materials to ensure inbound material supply sufficiency and cost/cash optimization over the short-term planning horizon. Additionally, the Inbound Coordinator is also responsible for managing the site’s inventory with respect to inbound logistics. This includes accurate reporting and site system management of all raw materials. Every associate at Mars has the responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferred in business or related field; or equivalent work experience in MRP and Inventory Control.
• Previous buying experience and/or education.
• Functional understanding of PRMS and its applications.
• Functional computing abilities in spreadsheet, word and database applications.
• Ability to work under tight schedules in high pressure situations.
• Functional understanding of current communications technology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Thorough understanding of Blue Yonder.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines and or processes.
• 2+ years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email

What will be your key responsibilities?

Material supply continuity and sufficiency to manufacturing sites:

• Create raw material Purchase Orders per system-generated Purchase Requisitions
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure PO dates & information is always confirmed and accurate in our systems
• Action system-generated exception messages to manage site production needs and raw material inventory
• Drive efficient enterprise risk awareness & management through effective storytelling via aligned escalation paths & forums
• Own material planning KPI calculation and Improvement plans specific to assigned site(s)
• Maintain strong partnership with supported site(s) and create/action E2E Planning continuous improvement opportunities

Manage raw material planning parameters:

• Ensure consistent 100% accuracy of SAP raw material planning parameters, in alignment with supplier SLAs and internal process requirements
• Provide feedback loop into SLA process for parameter adjustments that may need to be updated off-cadence

Manage raw material inventory, including safety stock levels, to optimize for service and cost

• Monitor and action materials inventory health and sufficiency per designated targets
• Define and action materials inventory improvement plans
• Maintain sire PRMS order modifiers to ensure accurate part record data and correct inventory requirements.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and correct system procedural problems. Analyze variations in usage and be able to explain discrepancies in usage or PRMS. Maintain accurate and updated information on all packaging materials in Spede system.
• Monitor cycle count completion/accuracy on all inventory of raw materials as required by area.
• Coordinate resolution of possible short inventories.
• Investigate and determine correct transaction activity and system(s) required to reverse errors and /or correct inventory as reported by S&F or discovered during cycle counting.
• Use Factory Batch system to identify and correct inventory location issues.
• Schedule deliveries, while minimizing inventory, demurrage, warehouse costs and write-offs.
• Arrange for disposal of hold materials in conjunction with buyers and the waste team.
• Serve as a resource for Receivers, Bills of Lading or Purchase Order problems.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt, and chemicals.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages