Production Control Analyst

Kasai North America, Inc; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kasai North America, Inc. in Manchester, TN is seeking an Inventory and Procurement professional to plan and maintain inventory levels, coordinate parts flow between the supply base and the local plant, and analyze forecast demand to plan requirements.

The role involves expediting material, clarifying processing methods with production personnel, ensuring data accuracy, processing requisitions and releases, and supporting Quality and Environmental Policies in a busy office and manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED with two years College.
• 1-2 years Procurement experience.
• Two years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain inventory levels within established policies and targets.
• Coordinate the flow of parts between supply base and KNA plant.
• Analyze forecast demand to plan inventory requirements and release material orders.
• Expedite material as necessary to meet changing requirements and ensure customer needs are met.
• Clarify processing methods with production personnel; review data for accuracy.
• Process requisitions, material release, tracking back orders and maintain product files.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Quality and Environmental Policies.
• Authority level governed by work instructions, policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Education or GED with 2 years college

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Production Control Manager

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain inventory levels of assigned parts within established inventory policies and targets
• Coordinates the flow of parts between supply base and responsible KNA plant
• Analyzes forecast demand to plan inventory requirements and releases material orders to meet appropriate inventory targets and support manufacturing processes
• Expedite material as necessary to meet changing requirements; escalate issues as necessary to ensure customer requirements are met
• Confers with production personnel to clarify processing methods
• Edits source data to ensure conformance to pre-determined standards and identifies appropriate errors for review and resolution
• Responsible for processing requisitions, material release, tracking back orders and maintaining current product information files
• Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality and Environmental Policies
• Authorities for an employee are granted by means of work instructions, policies and procedures and/or direction provided by management to meet the requirements of the customer

Education

• High School Education or GED with either two (2) years College
• 1-2 years Procurement experience

Experience

Two (2) years related work experience preferred

Skills

Ability to exhibit organizational, interpersonal and mathematical skill level sets to successfully meet the requirements and expectations of this position

Other

Familiarity with related software applications, ie MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint...etc Ability to travel as required

Work Environment

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may also be required to work in hot temperatures.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor