Become an expert in a given product category. Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors. Visit vendors and attend product tradeshows to increase knowledge of manufacturing processes and market trends. Provide product recommendations after reviewing competitors' offerings, customer comments, and market trends. Participate in vendor meetings a

Review and maintain supply chain statistical forecast models at the item, region and aggregate level within assigned categories. Utilize demand planning tools and software to review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, tune forecast models and evaluate forecast results. Collaborate and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts. Drive th

Receives and verifies P.O. acknowledgements including, but not limited to supplier commit dates, price, change orders, expected ship dates and updates PO information appropriately, communicating with Manufacturing, Project Management, Product Support, Engineering and others as required to alert to issues and follows up with suppliers to expedite to meet deadlines. Process

Plan and schedule sales orders for production based upon current capacity and component lead times using the scheduling module in Epicor. Work with sales and operations to analyze, maintain, and propose lead times. Track bill of material components to ensure timely release of production orders. Assist purchasing team with identifying material shortages affecting schedulin

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family res

Maintain inventory levels and perform inventory analysis on select product lines. Calculate correct order quantities according to inventory specifications. Place purchase orders when needed. Handle and reconcile receiving and invoice issues. Coordinate and reconcile vendor return issues with the Quality and Marketing departments. Work with freight carriers to assure on ti

Direct a team of Product Associates to select new products and maintain the current product assortment for our growing North American company. Review competitor's offerings, customer comments and market trends to make informed recommendations on new products for Uline. Manage international and domestic vendor relationships through meeting direction and strong negotiation

Manage and direct supply chain team, purchasing, planning, and all materials management responsibilities (inventory control, receiving, shipping). Ensure Supply Chain is synchronized with Production Execution capabilities to maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation. Work closely with Production Leaders and their teams to achieve SMART goals and KPI's. Develop and

Duties and Responsibilities are driven by current organizational and business needs. Assignments could include one or more projects within the following areas Analysis of organizational spend; Collection of Market Intelligence Data; Development of comprehensive request for proposals, analysis and reporting of benchmarking information; Participation in weekly and monthly o

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family res

Procurement Specialist Senior Position Highlights Position Procurement Specialist Senior Location Arlington Heights, IL Full Time Hours Monday Friday, 8am 4 30pm Required Travel N/A What you will do Ensures all orders placed for their area of responsibility follow established hospital purchasing policies Monitor purchase requests for accuracy and validity, compliance with

Procurement Specialist Senior Po sit i onH i gh li ghts Position Procurement Specialist Senior Location Arlington Heights, IL Full Time/Part Time Per Diem Hours M F 8 4 30pm (as needed) Travel n/a What you will do Ensures all orders placed for their area of responsibility follow established hospital purchasing policies Monitor purchase requests for accuracy and validity,

Category Manager Position Highlights Position Category Manager Location Evanston, IL Full Time Hours 8 30am 4pm Required Travel N/A What you will do Responsible for analyzing current practices (financial, contractual and operational data sources), standardizing, improving, documenting, and supporting assigned categories throughout the lifecycle of Supply Chain initiatives