Duties and responsibilities:

Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to upcoming supply schedule

Release purchase orders to support upcoming planned production, work in process and finished products inventory levels

Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations against inventory/productions plans and develop action plans

Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues

Communicate/ elevate issues as needed.

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Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, planning, warehousing & transportation to solve material issues & react to consumption patterns

Follow up on quality issues to and find a resolution with supplier and internal team

Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies within area of responsibility

Frequent data maintenance of parts, vendor, and quality documentation

Measure and report supplier scorecard for supplier success

Drive for standardization and continuous improvement of processes

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3 years of supply chain experience

Supply and or demand planning experience strongly preferred

Experience in purchasing and demand planning desired

Proficient in Microsoft Office

APICS or CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Effective demonstration of interpersonal and team facilitation skills that are customer oriented

Adaptability-able to work in a fast- paced high growth dynamic environment. Ability to rapidly pivot to respond to new challenges and variety.

Capable of strategic cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and to execute strategic planning initiatives

Strong technical skills around data management, analytics, data processing and problem solving & project management skills

Strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Able to effectively interact with all levels of management

Be highly "process driven" and continuously improve the supply chain, planning, scheduling, and materials management

Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate ideas and expectations

Working conditions:

Works in office

Sitting for extended periods of time

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Physical requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

EEO/AA Statement

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.