Supply Management Planner

VIVA USA Inc; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc in Grovetown, GA is seeking a hands-on Supply Management Specialist to coordinate daily supplier deliveries and resolve issues affecting production timelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to improve performance, ensure accurate payments, and drive data-driven improvements in logistics and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience in business/management, engineering/technology or supply management.
• Experience in supply management or planning in manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP and BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules.
• Handle Hot Part Requests, aged ASN’s, Goods Receipt issues, and delinquency recovery plans.
• Monitor supplier performance with cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement using the Achieving Excellence process.
• Resolve shipping and receiving issues to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Analyze data to support business objectives and production planning.
• Plan and expedite material deliveries to support production and logistics teams.

Skills

Order Fulfillment

Interpersonal communications

Unit processes

Data gathering/analysis

Relocation

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Education

Business/Management/Supply Management degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Landscape

Tableau

PowerBI

SharePoint

Job description

Must be in the office by 7am EST (6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm). Opportunity to work overtime available.

Your Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers daily regarding delivery schedules.
• Manage factory Hot Part Requests, Aged ASN’s, Goods Receipt Compliance Issues and supplier delinquency recovery plans.
• Work with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers as well as monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Drive continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base, using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Resolve shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Gather and analyze data to ensure business objectives are being met.
• Schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to support the production plan, including recommending premium logistic alternatives when appropriate, while serving as a key resource for company and factory logistics teams, unit operations, and suppliers as questions, concerns, or issues arise regarding logistical processes.

What Skills You Need (Required Skills/Experiences)

• Understanding of Order Fulfillment process
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of unit processes and operations
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Must be willing to relocate domestically
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences)

• Previous supply management or planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional experience in areas of material flow, logistics, operations, and supplier development
• SAP Landscape Knowledge
• Proficient in Tableau, PowerBI, and SharePoint

Education

• A degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Degree in a Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or Supply Management discipline or equivalent work experience

Notes

Hours: To be in the office by 7am est (6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm).

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status