Purchasing Specialist
Company: AISIN Light Metals
Location: Marion
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob Title: Purchasing SpecialistFLSA Status:
Salary ExemptDivision: Production ControlEEOC Classification:
ProfessionalReports To: Production Control Section
ManagerSUMMARYThis position will be responsible for Purchasing of
parts and Inventory control activities within the Production
Control Department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES● Develop
and maintain relationship with suppliers and develop controls for
supplier activities.● Distribute part design drawings received from
AK in Japan to suppliers as part specifications● Request quotations
from suppliers and determine which suppliers are the best supplier
for ALM.● Obtain packaging proposal forms and determine which
supplier of packaging to purchase packaging from.● Responsible for
parts procurement process with national and international parts
suppliers.● Responsible for development and follow-up of the
thirteen week forecast for suppliers.● Issue purchase orders for
mass production and trail run parts.● Responsible for adjusting
existing purchase orders based on demand forecast.● Responsible for
Inventory Control including verification of inventory amounts for
mass production and trail parts.● Responsible for issuing
production schedule to manufacturing for mass production part
runs.● Responsible for issuing trial production schedule to
manufacturing for new trail part runs.● Responsible for
implementation of ramp-up plans for all new parts at start of mass
production.● Responsible for issuing any engineering change
instruction (ECI) and / or design drawing from AK inJapan to ALM
engineers.● Responsible for issuing a letter of intent (LOI) to
national and international parts suppliers.● Responsible for
document control for LOI's, ECI's, forecasts, and parts
quotationswithin the Production Control Department.● Perform all
duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards●
Will perform all other reasonably related tasks within the Company
as required by Management.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES●
None.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES● Complete knowledge of
inventory control functions.● Complete knowledge of parts
purchasing process.● Knowledge of the Toyota Production System and
JIT.● Complete process knowledge.● General physics ability.●
Excellent written communication skills.● Excellent time management
skills.● Excellent cooperative personality.● Excellent
organizational skills.● Ability to think for the Company.● Ability
to interact well with coworkers.● Ability to understand, follow and
implement posted work rules and company procedures.● Ability to
accept constructive criticism.● Ability to function independently
without requiring assistance from, or disturbing the work of
others.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED● Associates
degree or equivalent experience required.● Two years of prior
applicable experience in Production Control● Automotive experience
desired.● Valid passport for travel required for
travelORGANIZATIONAL (AND OUTSIDE) RELATIONSHIPS● All other ALM
Departments.WORK ENVIRONMENT● Open staff room with constant
activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions,
departments, and sections. Must be able to effectively change tasks
at a moment's notice when the situation requires.● Some dust,
noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal
shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting.● Exposed
to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in
injury up to and including a fatality if safety measures are not
followed and adhered to.● Exposed to shop elements such as noise,
dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally
requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas were under
certain conditions that require the use of personal protective
equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
/ REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands /
Requirements(0-33%)(34-66%)(67-100%)1. StandingX2. WalkingX3.
SittingX4. Lifting (weight 40 lb)X5. Heaviest Weight Lifted (80
lb)X6. Carrying (weight 40 lb)X7. Heavy Weight Carried (80 lb)X8.
Pushing/PullingX9. Weight Pushed/Pulled (80 lb)X10. ClimbingX11.
BalancingX12. Bending/StoopX13. CrawlingX14. ReachingX15. Reach
Above ShoulderX16. Work Above ShoulderX17. Walk on Uneven
GroundX18. Fine ManipulationX19. Gross ManipulationX20. Simple
GraspingX21. Power GripX22. Hand TwistingX23. Twisting of bodyX24.
KneelingX25. CrouchingXThe duties listed above are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute
an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is
subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Keywords: AISIN Light Metals, Evansville , Purchasing Specialist, Other , Marion, Indiana
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