Raw Material Procurement Planning and Optimization Specialist at Outokumpu optimizing slab production and managing inventory levels while ensuring operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Primary user for Raw Material Optimization software (slab cost modeling).
Designs, updates, and maintains inventory reports using spreadsheet/database software such as Excel, Access, Microsoft Office, and internal web based reporting programs.
Updates report formats as needed, including month end closing, sales forecast consumption report and Raw Material Stocks.
Monitor and provide feedback to suppliers on the quality received and submit respective reports to all involved parties.
Responsibilities specifically aligned with specific departmental objectives and area of expertise.
Keep up to date with the current market trends and industry forecasts.
Provide recommendations and suggestions for improvements in any aspects relating to increased performance.
Optimizing operational processes and procedures for maximum efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Tracking and reporting on operational performance for the Americas & Global Raw Materials.
Interacting with internal and external customers and suppliers, answering questions, and resolving issues.
Assisting with the implementation of new processes and procedures.
Promote safety culture and ensure all safety, environmental, and ergonomic requirements are met.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant business field is preferred.
Proven >5 years of experience responsible of designing, updating, and maintaining raw materials inventory reports.
Domain of forecasting tools or statistical methods to predict raw material consumption.
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling etc).
Analytics & visualization presentation tools as PowerBI.
Proven project management experience.
Experience working under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes.
Experienced in using financial insights to recommend process improvements.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience in Operational Process environment.
Basic understanding of metal melting process is a plus.
Benefits
Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
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