Established in 1907, Gabriel North America designs, manufactures and distributes suspension products for the automotive aftermarket and other specialty vehicles. The company is the current market leader in suspension systems products. Gabriel NA currently employs more than 1,400 salaried and hourly employees at several locations in the US and Mexico. The company has two manufacturing facilities; one domestic US and one in Mexico. Revenues for the company are approximately $210MM.

This position is responsible for managing the complete flow of materials into all locations to support production. Accountable for specific commodities and maintaining inventory and stocks levels. 

Principle Responsibilities

• Utilize the production planning and inventory control system (MRP) to schedule purchased product in the right quantity to be delivered timely to support production schedule.
• Track supplier on time delivery and work with suppliers to improve performance as needed; Accountable for product delivery to the manufacturing facilities.
• First point of contact for materials issues such as shortages and out of stock materials.
• Develop recovery plans with suppliers when required and ensure the plans are followed.
• Accountable for maintaining good relationships with suppliers to guarantee delivery requirements and standards are met.
• Proactively communicate issues to make certain resolutions are put in place and escalate concerns.
• Create, maintain and communicate system parameters, processes and procedures.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address improvement opportunities.
• Maintain safety stock levels to correctly balance inventory.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate Excess or Obsolete inventory.

Competencies

• Must have a strong sense of urgency and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Capability to prioritize and plan work activities; sets goals and objectives and develop realistic action plans.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process and make timely decisions.

Education/Experience

• BS/BA degree in supply chain or logistic management.
• Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.