Supply chain director Jobs in Louisville, KY

Job Description

Job Description

LINAK® provides electric actuation solutions that improve people’s quality of life and working environment. Linear movement might be the simplest movement in the world. And yet, perfecting something simple is one of the hardest challenges. This is, however, what we strive to do every day at LINAK. With our innovative actuator solutions, we bring movement to hospital beds, office desks, medical applications, comfort beds and some of the strongest industrial application. With more than 2,400 dedicated LINAK employees worldwide, we offer a global presence spiced with local understanding.

We are responsible in what we do – towards customers, employees and the environment. Creating trust is a natural part of who we are. We always look for ways to make it easier for our customers to engage with us.

Our solutions move people – their work and their lives. We Improve Your Life!

Role :

The Supply Chain Administrator monitors internal supply chain performance, coordinates customer requested activities that need to happen faster than the current internal supply chain performance can deliver (order expeditor coordinator), and uses metric tracking for generating continuous improvement suggestions.

Expectations :

Through the responsibility of daily monitoring, the Supply Chain Administrator is expected to be intimately aware of the processes, capacities, and constraints regarding the dock-to-dock LINAK US material movement operations. The Supply Chain Administrator will work with all departments along the path to, when requested, make these movements happen faster than standard. By being immersed in the daily standard operation while also working through expedite situations, the Supply Chain Administrator is expected to make suggestions for improvements to the system, processes, or personnel.

Responsibilities :

The Supply Chain Administrator is responsible for 3 primary functions : daily monitoring of outbound sales order activity, coordinating expedited shipments when requested, and trend monitoring for when / where standard process improvements are required. The Supply Chain Administrator is not directly responsible for any team members and must work collaboratively with multiple team members / functions / departments to reach the most effective outcome for LINAK and Our Customer.

1) Daily monitoring and exception coordination / escalations

Release huddle facilitator

CSA, Shipping, Inventory

Reconciliation of sales orders not released :

CSA, Buying, Planning, Prototypes, Etc.

Current and backorder lines :

Prepared for shipping (Released, picked, packed, processed)

2) Coordination of expedited sales orders through internal supply chain steps :

Receiving, material movements, prepare for shipment, expedited transit

3) Continuous improvement suggestions

Data collection for daily monitoring and when asked to expedite

Trend / pareto analysis

Terms and Definitions

The position will work in the support and the direction of the Director, DESKLINE Production, Warehouse Operations, Supplier Quality, and must be capable of performing in a responsible and efficient manner the techniques and tasks that are assigned. Previous experience in a similar position is not required, although previous experience working in an ERP system is required. The candidate must exhibit strong communication skills, with an emphasis on providing clear expectations, a desire for collaboration with other departments, and an urge to satisfy customer needs. A High School diploma is required and it is preferred that the candidate have experience in performing data analysis (paretos, trend analysis, root cause analysis, etc.).

Equipment

The candidate must be proficient with personal computing in Microsoft applications, namely Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Knowledge of LINAK’s ERP software – D365 is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are the physical requirements and the amount of time spent performing these requirements :

Screening Requirements : Criminal Background Check, Basic Skills, and Education

The benefits of employment at LINAK include : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution, Teladoc, Tuition Reimbursement, Special Incentive Plans, Onsite Workout Room and Flex Time.

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