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Kim-Tam Logistics
Houston, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Align with Regional Procurement Manager in the execution of procurement strategies for Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel.
  • Responsible for demand planning process at the branch level for bundled standard items, contracted business and day to day transactional procurement activities.
  • Coordinate with sales group on contractual business and corresponding inventory levels and provide supplier pricing and lead-time.
  • Align with regional Procurement Manager to deploy metal supply chain practices within the branch and drive improvements, specifically inventory efficiency.
  • Provide Procurement and Supply Chain guidance to the Sales team.
  • Maintain all open purchase orders to ensure accuracy and expected delivery dates are kept current.
  • Ensure procurement practices at the local/plant organizations are consistent with enterprise wide procurement practices in terms of execution and processes.
  • Review and ensure inventory replenishment commitments are consistent with business needs, sales forecasts and inventory targets hand in hand with Regional Procurement Manager.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, purchase price variance, and on-time delivery; present findings with supporting analysis to the Regional Procurement Manager.
  • Create, issue and file all purchase orders in a timely fashion.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
  • ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Data driven with strong analytical skills; able to generate a wide range of reports and process data that forms the basis for solid decision making.
  • Understands supply chain concepts as related to inventory management and risk mitigation.
  • Have gained very good understanding of forecasting and replenishment concepts as part of a supply chain organization directly or indirectly.
  • A proponent of change who can introduce modern procurement concepts and influence people.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Possess the ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good organization and time management skills as well as the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Multi-commodity experience in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and or Aluminum is a plus.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience required.
  • 3+ years of purchasing, supply chain planning, materials and/or commodity management.
  • EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Excel)
  • Proficiency in using procurement software, ERP systems, and other digital tools for procurement processes and data management.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The role primarily involves office-based work and does not entail significant physical demands beyond typical office activities.
  • Monthly travel to supported branches is required, with additional travel as needed
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience required.

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