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DAC Vision is part of the Satisloh Group and EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Operations, this role will optimize supply chain processes, ensure timely procurement of materials, and implement effective MRP strategies. This position will be responsible for managing and presenting Supply Chain KPI’s, being the main contact of assigned main sourcing partners and inter-company entities cooperating with various departments to maintain an efficient and cost-effective strategy. As a part of the Operations Management team, the MRP and Procurement Specialist is expected to work collaboratively with, and earn the respect of, all other DAC leaders and work in tandem to continuously improve MRP and Procurement processes to help the company improve customer service and grow profitably.
Duties and Responsibilities: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
- Develop and implement MRP strategies to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely availability of materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, the Purchasing Supervisor and the Production Management team to understand production schedules, forecast demand, and plan procurement activities accordingly.
- Conduct regular assessments of inventory levels, identifying potential shortages or excesses and recommending appropriate adjustments.
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong relationships with our partners.
- Maintains accurate records, KPIs, and metrics of the Operations; prepares, shares, and maintains MRP reports and KPI’s.
- Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality control teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Analyze and optimize procurement processes to reduce costs and improve overall efficiency.
- Work closely with the finance and logistics team to manage budgetary constraints and optimize procurement costs.
- Stay abreast of changes in the market, technology, and regulations affecting procurement, adapting strategies accordingly.
- Establishes and maintains professional communication with inter-departments and vendors.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of proven experience as an MRP and Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
- In-depth knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and Procurement best practices.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
- Certification in supply chain management or procurement is a plus.
Skill Requirements
- Experience with MRP software and other relevant tools.
- Experience with budgetary planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A servant leader – demonstrated strength in leading and motivating staff.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at Advanced Level.
- Proficiency in using MRP software and other relevant tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Overall Physical/Strength Demands:
The 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand 20% of the day; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must have ability to perform physical labor as necessary (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You must be able see and evaluate depth of field into trailers and the dock floor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office/Manufacturing/Warehouse environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Forklifts are used to load and off load trailer loaded with manufacturing materials. Forklifts also move material to designed places in the warehouse.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
