MRP Account Specialist

Company Description

Vantiva Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) provides disc manufacturing, packaging and distribution for all major studios. SCS benefits from proven experience, capability, and innovation, with combined unique selling propositions around manufacturing, supply chain and fulfillment, and transportation. SCS has successfully optimized its disc business and implemented a clear diversification strategy aimed at leveraging all verticals, assets and capabilities in:

• Establishing Vinyl production manufacturing, packaging and distribution in North America and then in Europe & Australia. Vinyl volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 5 years as we expand market share;
• Further expanding Non-Disc Supply-Chain & fulfillment;
• Expanding the manufacturing business including Microfluidics;
• Enhancing transportation freight brokerage in North America; and
• Launching new product lines and expanding manufacturing and fulfillment capabilities

The business provides DVD, Blu-ray and CD replication services to Hollywood studios, independent rights holders, software developers and game publishers: Optical Media Manufacturing Services, Custom Packaging, Procurement and dry goods management, Distribution and Fulfillment, Returns Processing, Inventory Control and Management and Freight management services. Check us out at https://www.vantiva.com/activity/supply-chain-solutions/.

Job Description

In client behalf, coordinates purchasing activities in a timely manner analyzing demand to determine needs. Responsible for procurement and requests for quotes and In Plant Dates to suppliers (internal and external). Monitors supplier delivery. Expedites and request reschedule to meet production requirements. Reviews workability of components making sure art files are valid and materials available for vendors. Analyses Forecasting and client orders rejections, reports discrepancies and places Manufacturing orders in the system accordingly. Ensure proper communication between Client and BPO Vantiva providing any information or clarification needed.

Main Responsibilities.

· Analyzes Demand and Forecast against Inventory available, escalates discrepancies identified and places Manufacturing Orders into the system to ensure product availability for retailer’s needs.

· Reviews Shortages and places procurement orders for vendors and suppliers and provides adequate Follow up issues related, adjusting purchases and expedites product to make sure all items are available on time for the corresponding Due Date

· Daily communication and touch base with client, vendors, and suppliers to ensure issues are addressed and communicated accordingly

· Identifies and communicates options available for issue resolution, as needed · Performs PO Maintenance by reviewing daily reports or EDI Changes in the system from suppliers and vendors and updating system accordingly

· Performs and Communicates PO Changes to suppliers (internal and external) and Clients.

· Provides support on root cause analysis of customer complaints reported by account services representatives.

· Follow up of Bill of Materials issues reported by the Order Entry and Manufacturing departments to make sure orders are not delayed

· Management of Promotions for Catalog and New Release Titles

· Performs and Analyses daily reports to either provide status or act according needs listed.

· Provides support and analysis on IDOC (Intermediate Document Error) resolution

· Based on Forecast, determines units to keep as Safety Stock to prevent depleting inventory for SKU Velocity

· Reviews workability of components making sure art files are valid and materials available for vendors.

· Works without supervision and manages own time effectively and maintains control of all current projects/responsibilities.

· Create an open environment that encourages people to work together to solve problems and improve practices and services

· Assist in the analysis and development of corrective actions to overcome problems and avoid re-occurrence of same type of errors

· Provide support and back up to other team members

· Strive to streamline operations and provide input for process improvement

· Assist with training for new team members as needed

Qualifications

· Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of related experience

· English (Mandatory)

· MRP Knowledge, planning and organizing · Knowledge of SAP

· Good level of Microsoft Office Products.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to prioritize and coordinate activities while working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

· Proactive

· Analytical

· Problem solving and decision making

· Teamwork and collaboration

Additional Information

Our most important asset is our People

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.