Lead Supply Chain Engineer

Job Description SummaryPerform and control procurement processes of critical materials at the right cost, time, and quality. Deploy and maintain material master and inventory replenishment plan(s) that optimize service level, inventory levels, and logistics cost. Participate in regional / business inventory forecasting and follow-up processes. Effectively optimize inventory levels and ensure inventory accuracy.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data
Lead regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finnce, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventory
Manage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory space
Improve the efficiency of inbound order management and incoming goods process. Implement Kanban/VMI best practice tools and processes to reduce/maintain the optimum DoH / inventory levels
Responsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepancies
Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials
Tracking critical orders, Ensuring on-time deliveries
Working with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers’ performance based on quality, delivery, and service level
Communicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issues
Working with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concerns
Initiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliers
Contact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materials
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Material & Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Material Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement
Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish
Strong proficiency in ERP systems and proven experience in leading or supporting procurement/supply chain project deployments
High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite
Willing to work at Gebze plant
Desired Characteristics:
Certified Associate Program Management - Certification PMI or equivalent supplier quality management certificate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work independently
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No