Company Description
Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Job Description
Basic Description:
Be the primary liaison and communication link between our manufacturing teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate will coordinate with the Material and Operations team to support the Components Division.
Essential Functions:
- Support activities related to receiving, shipping, returns, NCNs, cycle counts, and parts delivery, setting up new parts, managing end of life parts, and updating MRD systems.
- Participate in ITW Toolbox improvement projects. (80/20, flow principles, MRD, lean mfg. etc.)
- Effectively communicate with suppliers on quality and delivery issues and manage the supplier performance data.
- Work with manufacturing to meet parts requirements.
- Work with the team to manage ECOs.
- Order, and manage point of use inventory
- Help to develop, new systems and processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have an associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or related education pursuing or preferred
- Previous materials, supply chain experience such as procurement, expediting, material storage, KanBan/MRD replenishment, and inventory control required
- Experience in PO generation, communication with suppliers, expediting open PO’s, cycle count auditing and parts ordering is preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision at times
- Ability to build and maintain relationships within the division and externally
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and organizational skills
- Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to read Bill of Material (BOM), assembly drawings, and prints.
- Strong computer skills: computer skills using D365, Omnify, SharePoint, Windows, Word, Excel, and Intranet are required
- Ability to meet deadlines assigned
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.