Material Specialist, Fabrication Services - Branchburg, NJ

Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, a SunSource company, is a leading distributor of fluid control systems, fluid filtration systems, fluid handling products, micro-electronics, and general industrial supply. We sell to a broad base of customers in industries such as electronic component and equipment manufacturers, chemical manufacturers, water & waste treatment, metal finishing, pollution control and life sciences companies. www.rhfs.com

Ryan Herco offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, a floating holiday, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with Company match. Our greatest benefit is the opportunity for career advancement! We promote from within and value employees who contribute to our company’s growth.

Oversee the expansive RHFS fabrication inventory management network through reviewing stock levels against the actual movement of material including in transit material and overall inventory costs for management review. Based on comprehensive analysis and item performance, set stock levels and replenishment criteria. Proactively monitor trend data, manage vendor relations, and provide timely feedback to sales and management.

Accountabilities and Decision Making Authority:

• Handle daily efforts and lead fabrication materials management by providing the overall planning, purchasing and inventory control efforts. Proactively support total cost management and supplier performance with best prices, terms and conditions, quality material, and on time performance
• Representative Activities:
•        Provide input and data to support RHFS’s ongoing strategic growth planning process for the Fabrication KPG.
•        Create, review, manage and maintain kits and work orders within Mincron: Cost, Bill of Material (BOM), Unit of Measure (UOM), etc.
•        Inventory moves and adjustments for work centers as needed to ensure raw material flow through and accurate inventory.
•        Generate and manage purchase orders for fabrication branches.
•        Initiate operational solutions which speed cycle time and quality delivery for customers.
•        Analyze reports, measurements and external benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in inventory reduction utilizing inventory strategies, reducing carrying costs.
•        Maintains shop supply inventory for all fabrication locations. (Overhead )
•        Communicate with sales on order entry validity, work order status including possible delays, completion dates and delivery, offering substitute product and solutions to meet customer expectations.
•        Reconciles Accounts Payable and Purchase Order reports, checking for accuracy.
•        Champion the development of strategic suppliers and partners by researching and qualifying vendors for optimal cost and strategic locations to support RHFS’s global business goals.
•        Manage the flow and positioning of inventory holistically across multiple stages in the supply chain, including suppliers and downstream partners to ensure on-time delivery, stock levels and pricing.
•        Set metrics to support management policies surrounding sales and vendor decisions for optimal inventory and service level strategies.

Typical Decisions Made:

•        Recommend stock level objectives based on historical data and usage. Identify opportunities for improvement.
•        Ensure timely receipt of materials; conduct causative research to provide management reasons for backlog and delay of material.
•        Provide data to enable the determination of inventory value including in transit inventory for RHFS’s to meet business objectives.

Job Requirements:

·         College degree in business (MBA preferred) and/or 5+ years working experience in a logistics environment with extensive experience in pricing, purchasing, inventory control and material planning. ·         Product / plastics / metals industry knowledge a plus. ·         Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required. ·         Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, communication, negotiating and networking skills are required. ·         Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. ·         Ability to change direction and handle multiple situations and responsibilities on a regular basis. ·         Excellent understanding of costing, performance measurement and inventory control. ·         Self-motivated, energetic, dependable and honest with the utmost ethical standards are expected to maintain the RHFS culture of excellence.