Bachelor's Degree in related field
Five years of supply chain experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Commodity Management: understands total commodity management processes, including vendor selection, material purchase, performance metrics, and continuous process improvement
Global Market Sourcing: possesses sound knowledge of commercial purchasing practices including foreign currency fluctuations, duties and tariffs, quality standards, and legal and regulatory environment and cultural differences that affect the commodity purchase transaction
Materials Planning & Management: understands forecasting, demand planning, scheduling and inventory management tools and concepts necessary to analyze optimal placement and velocity of materials required in the manufacturing and distribution process
Supplier Selection & Collaboration: understands effective sourcing practices and supply chain collaboration and knowledge of supplier products and processes respective to the product/process being sourced
Transportation Management: possesses sound knowledge of the flow of goods and creates timely and cost efficient modes of transportation for all incoming and outgoing shipments and storage of goods
Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products