Materials / Asset Specialist

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Materials / Asset Specialist

Apply locations Dublin, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-014736 An exciting opportunity to work in the fast-paced world of Global Automotive Supply Chain within the Avnet Global Supply Chain Services Team. We provide extraordinary Service, Supply Chain and Fulfilment Program Management into Strategic Automotive Customers and Supplier Partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supply chain and Materials Planning / Asset of one or more global automotive suppliers. They will be empowered to ensure that service level agreements are met to the very highest level of supplier and customer satisfaction whilst ensuring the Avnet engagement is run profitably. They will govern supplier MRP, focusing on demand planning, segregated material flow and inventory management, risk mitigation, working capital and financial profitability. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: key point of contact for global suppliers/component manufactures, close working with Program Management (customer facing) Teams, Sales and Operational Management on the tactical execution of the overall engagement, along with handling various administrative tasks linked to the daily business. Fundamental to this role is a very strong eye for accuracy, with excellent organisational skills, and a logical approach to responsibilities. We value those who drive innovation and automation and are prepared to grow and evolve in line with the needs of our customers. Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility and lead for and Materials Planning / Asset at a Supplier level
• Define, review and sets up MRP strategy in line with program frameworks.
• Day to day management of MRP signals on ERP (SAP) eg new purchase orders, pull in, push out, cancel.
• Escalation / Exception / Issue Management
• Primary contact point for supplier(s) global customer service teams
• Management of expedites for short term supply issues.
• Urgent Inbound requests into our warehouses.
• Manages the mid-long range supply chain in close collaboration with our Program Management (Customer facing) Team.
• Analyses long term Supply Chain Health, flagging and escalating possible problems before they impact service.
• Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and monitoring daily service indicators (blocks, case management).
• Has a deep comprehension of our customised reporting & analytics, and can support on liability validation.
• Works closely with Account Managers, Operational Management, Logistic Teams, and other Avnet departments with EMEA and worldwide.
• Ensures Avnet adheres strongly to quality standards and supports customers in quality topics (both technical and process quality issues)
• Builds strong Internal relationships across our Avnet EMEA and Global Teams.
• Participates and contributes in Operations Meetings.

Key Skills & Experience:

• An understanding of planning (supply and demand), inventory management and production cycles.
• A great eye for accuracy in data and on our systems. Errors can be very expensive.
• Strong in Excel but programming or macro skills are not essential.
• Experience of ERP/MRP systems and appropriate planning (SAP preferred)
• Proactive and comfortable under pressure – it’s a fast-moving business, with occasional high-level escalation calls and meetings.
• Good people skills both internally and externally – we build strong relationships to be a trusted reliable partner.
• Able to influence teams internally, plus calm and reassure suppliers externally with a clear communication style - help others understand the complicated supply chain world.
• Very strong integrity and ethics following Avnet’s core values:

Key Competencies:

• Supplier Focus & Supplier Relationship Building
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Complexity
• Being Resilient
• Nimble Learning
• Strong eye for accuracy

The day to day:

• Working with global locations, primarily in English on email or telephone.
• English must be very strong, other languages could be useful but not vital.
• Close colleagues in Stevenage UK, Serbia, Germany, Belgium and many other countries. We are very European, and very global. Our UK hub is a wide mix of nationalities.
• Our Customers and Suppliers are based in Europe, Asia and the America’s.
• We offer hybrid working – currently 3 days office based, 2 day working from home. Can be fully office based if required. All employees are provided with laptops.

• Some foreign travel may be required during the training period, especially to the UK, Serbia or the EU. However, travel is not a frequent part of the role. Please flag in advance if visa’s might be required for EU or Serbian travel.

#LI-EMEA The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology solutions company with an extensive ecosystem that delivers design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise to customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet, or one of our companies, means being a part of a global team; we work collaboratively and with integrity, and do business the right way. At every turn we partner together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates deliver what is next in technology distribution. Avnet Companies: Avnet Abacus #J-18808-Ljbffr