Supply Chain Coordinator

Description:

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks of our 74 years of success.

Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday off and employer matched 401K.

Supply Chain Coordinator duties and responsibilities as follows:

Supply Chain/Purchasing and Scheduling

• Purchase Order Entry and Receipt for Lenni/Garnet Valley and backup support for Mayfield in the ERP system.
• Prepare RFQs and submit them to suppliers as needed.
• Monitor and Maintain the ASL (Approved Suppliers List) per QMS requirements.
• Support Supplier onboarding process as needed.
• Review and resolve Supplier Invoice discrepancies.
• Purchase supplies as needed for all departments and/or provide the necessary administrative support to accomplish the task.
• Monitor and process Quote requests as assigned through Salesforce.
• Maintain relationships with Suppliers.
• Review new customer orders daily to determine what is in stock and what needs to be manufactured.
• Shop Order Entry for Lenni/Garnet Valley and backup support for Mayfield in the ERP system.
• Update and manage weekly production schedules for Lenni and Garnet Valley on a weekly basis.
• Collaborate with the Inside and Outside Sales Teams to provide commitments to our customers.
• Support Operations to ensure timely processing of shop orders and schedule attainment.

Supply Chain/Inventory Management

• Monitor Raw Material Inventory and report minimum stock levels to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Perform Cycle Counts on Raw Material and Finished Goods as required.
• Create New item Numbers in the ERP system as required.
• Collaborate with various departments/facilities to manage efficient flow of material.

Quality and Safety

• Maintain ISO standards in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Production and Warehousing areas.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department for Raw Material Testing and verification of product.
• Monitor and maintain the ASL (Approved Supplier List) and Supplier Performance Review as required.
• Report “near misses/accidents to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Maintain safe working environment throughout all facilities.
• Wear all required PPE based on responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. as needed.
• Report daily and weekly activity and problems/challenges to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Handle and be responsible for special projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure as much as possible his/her work environment follows the 5S methodology: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain and guarantee a safe work environment.
• Provide feedback to the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
• Ensure good dialogue within the team.
• Encourage feedback from the Supply Chain Manager and the team as needed.
• Ensure good written and verbal communication.
• Interface with other departments and provide support as needed.
• Strong working knowledge in Purchasing and Inventory Management
• Basic working knowledge in Scheduling, Production Operations and Warehousing
• Problem Solving – the ability to solve problems step by step; looking beyond obvious solutions to a problem/challenge and endeavoring to find the best solution.
• Ability to look for process improvements in the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

Computer technical software programs:

• With internal software: Macola
• With Microsoft pack: Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Reading, analysis and interpretation of common industrial, manufacturing and technical procedures.
• Understanding of Manufacturing safety regulations and practices.
• Ability to prepare and organize daily tasks.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to work on co-continuous projects, set priorities and meet deadlines timely on a consistent basis.
• Solid analytic, organization and critical thinking skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Ability to maintain his/her work environment in cleanliness and tidy state (5S Methods).
• Ability to respect all safety points in order to ensure your safety and the one of your colleagues.
• Basic knowledge in manufacturing processes and methods (Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, 5C, 5S)
• Ability to collaborate and interface with all other departments.
• Ability to remain calm in adversity and lead by example.
• Ability to communicate well with people at various levels; frequently sharing information with others while listening to and understanding their points of view.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, attentions to detail, analytical problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• Maintain filing system for Purchasing and Shop Order Management.
• Maintain office and kitchen supply inventory.
• Coordinate the maintenance of office equipment.
• Provide administrative support in all areas as requested.
• Additional Duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent - required

3-5 years Business experience - required

1-2 years Purchasing experience preferably in a manufacturing environment - required

Computer and Microsoft Office Experience - required

3-5 years Plastics Manufacturing environment experience - preferred

Lean Manufacturing Experience - preferred

ERP System Experience - preferred