Operational Specialist

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Your Role:

EMD Electronics is hiring an Operational Specialist.  The Operational Specialist is responsible for streamlining the Order Execution Processes, providing process and software expertise, managing overall inventory, and ownership of planning KPIs. 

Responsibilities:

• SAP ERP Expert/Power User:
  • Act as owner for strategic SAP job roles for order execution including production planning
  • Act as key user in global ERP projects ensuring successful implementation into DS&S (Delivery Services & Solutions) business
• Streamline processes: 
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and optimize workflows utilizing MRP functionality and current tools across departments 
• Inventory review management: 
  • Lead the inventory Review Board to manage inventory levels, determine disposition for slow moving inventory, ensure safety stock levels are properly set, and review inventory overages – oversee sub-teams executing disposition
• Create/maintain procedures: 
  • Develop, train, and distribute procedures and protocols for operational execution of supply chain planning
• Onboarding and training: 
  • Train new employees to ensure they follow standard operating procedures and standard utilization of software (SAP, SolidWorks Manage, SharePoint)
• Analyzing data: 
  • Conduct data analysis to aid in informed strategic decisions 
• Mentoring: 
  • Mentor and develop mid-level and junior operations staff 
• KPI oversight:
  • Monitor creation of planning KPIs for DS&S plants (On-time Delivery, Capacity Utilization and On-time in Full)
• Work with Supply Chain Digitization Expert to develop automated solutions for current report generation, production optimization and overall business improvement

This position can be filled in either Allentown, PA or Chandler, AZ.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or production environment
• High School diploma or GED with 7+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or production environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in order execution utilizing ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage KPIs
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across various departments

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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