Indirect Materials Associate - OCU - Non-Technical - 1st Shift

Job description

Job Summary: Resolves materials-related issues within the facility with suppliers and internal customers to ensure continuous operations of the facility. Key Responsibilities: Resolves materials-related issues within the facility with suppliers and internal customers; monitors requests through standard processes; works with appropriate functional resources to understand and ensure proper inventory levels; monitors usage and historical needs to determine any needed changes to inventory. Coordinates all aspects of material delivery for operations; acts as company representative with Cummins’ suppliers; manages all indirect tier one suppliers; negotiates supplier schedules to match demand; identifies and resolves material procurement issues with suppliers. Understands metrics related to inventory control; improves inventory by developing reduction strategies; works with suppliers to improve delivery, lower lead times and implement Material Agreements; tracks and measures supplier performance. Acts as a user or super user of inventory control systems; determines order rules necessary to drive accurate inventory levels; conducts troubleshooting for systems issues; provides input into an...