Kliklok LLC, a subsidiary of Syntegon Technology with its global headquarters based near Stuttgart, Germany. Syntegon Technology employs approximately 5,700 associates at 30 plus worldwide locations. Syntegon designs, develops and produces hi-tech packaging solutions (machines, systems, and after sales service) for the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Position Summary: Responsible for operational demand creation, lead times, on-time-delivery as well as for strategic planning and management of inventory.

Essential Functions:

• Create requisition and production orders for machines and parts due to sales forecast.
• Manage inventory, establish and reviews Economic Order Quantities, Safety Stock and Lot Sizes.
• Ensure lead times and part availability are accurate to fulfil project needs.
• Review weekly shortages and coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing for scheduling optimization.
• Supports purchasing in sourcing and bundling activities.
• Support supplier development and systemic improvement process.
• Establish and maintain scheduling process for manufacturing to decrease lead times and ensure On-Time-Delivery of materials and goods.
• Establish and maintain Assembly Master Schedule for capacity planning.
• Develops milestone dates for Operations for all Factory, Change Parts and Modernization Projects.
• Establish automated processes for demand creation in collaboration with purchasing and IT.
• Collaborate with sales and project management to validate Promise, Due, and Assembly Start dates, drive innovation, identify and implement cost savings potential.
• Analyze usage of inventory per machine types plus aftermarket business and optimize accordingly.
• Responsible for inventory usage and reduction of Excess & Obsolete materials.
• Ensure all MM processes are maintained and updated as needed.
• Responsible for CIP projects for responsible processes and teams.
• Manages the reconfirmation process for machine and aftermarket business.
• Reporting of Key-KPIs internally and towards corporate functions.
• Coordinate regular planning meetings to ensure projects are on time.
• Represent site as Department Head for all Inventory and Scheduling functions.
• International travel is possible which will require a valid passport and driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Production Control
• Stock Room
• Materials Management
• Inventory Control

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration 
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years experiencing working in a Production Planning, Inventory Control or Supply Chain capacity within a capital equipment or machine assembly environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with SAP is preferred
• SQL and Python query capabilities is preferred
• Ability to develop organized MFG and Assembly schedules utilizing easy to understand or standardized scheduling tools with recognition of key capacity constraints.
• Working knowledge of inventory management techniques such as scheduling, order point calculations, inventory turns, lot sizes and generated planning. Analytical approach to inventory management techniques.
• Knowledge of planning methods, business administration, cost calculations, product development and quality assurance. Knowledge of business and management principles and project management, inter-departmental coordination and process. Good communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a diverse, highly collaborative environment. Self-starter that takes initiative to achieve objectives without supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including ability to communicate effectively to the intended audience
• Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• MS Power BI skills is preferred

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.