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Giesecke+Devrient

Supply Chain Specialist - Contract Manufacturing

Giesecke+Devrient, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440


Job Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist - Contract Manufacturing is responsible for oversight of the entire production planning process for defined products across global subsidiaries; will serve as a coordination point between all internal stakeholders to execute against internal SOPs and external expectations and SLAs. This is a cross-functional role that will work with external partners to plan production schedules against available capacities and subsidiary and client demands, all the while providing the highest level of quality service, and ensuring for excellent communication to support our Client's day to day requirements and specifications. The Specialist will gather complete order details, process orders, aid in managing materials inventory, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, monitor and report on production status, work with scheduling and logistics teams, and monitor invoicing status. This position requires direct interface with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of departments, collaborating to ensure for a timely, accurate, and excellent client delivery experience. A high level of professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail, and service is required for all duties.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAct as a liaison between local and international Sales team members, local production teams, and external production partners to provide first level coordination of client card ordersManage communication with key stakeholders and serve as an active contributor in updating work in progress (WIP) items on product dashboardSchedule and lead regularly scheduled production status and S&OP calls to track live, open, and forecasted orders; prompt relevant stakeholders in regards to open points, needs, and/or concernsProcess incoming orders, including order confirmation or follow-up when additional information is neededWork with internal and external production scheduling and planning teams to evaluate client requirements, determine feasibility, and relay schedules to stakeholdersMonitor capacity and define and control production priorities for all stakeholders, in alignment with leadership and critical stakeholdersCommunicate completely and promptly regarding any changes of scope, shipping changes, and/or production challengesFollow departmental procedures and protocols for interpreting client needs by transforming client requests into company production ordersEnter information into corporate order and change management systems, ensuring for timely, accurate and efficient processingProcess internal orders for testing, R&D, or sample productionSubmit PO requisitions as per organizational processesUse departmental procedures and system tools to notify/request material procurement, scheduling, design/data services, printing, production, shipping, billing, etc.Self-review work product against written SOPs and client standardsSubmit changes to Prepress or Production Department if client requests changes to their ordered product (proofs) during the order or fulfillment processFile business documents per department procedures, protocols, and/or general business practicesCoordinate or request shipping services and/or Customs paperwork from the Shipping Department; follow-up to gain tracking information for client records and/or billingEnter client complaints via defined organization process and follow-up with Quality team, as required, to ensure for timely resolution and response; track open quality issues and SLAsPerform other related job duties as assigned and requiredQualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree; in lieu of degree, equivalent and related experience will be consideredAt least 2 years of order management experience in a Manufacturing, Printing, or related environment requiredAt least 2 years of contract manufacturing, supply chain, and client service experienceStrong organization, planning, and multitasking skills, with a high attention to detailStrong communication skills and excellent command of English, both written and verbalProactive and responsive approach to meeting internal and external client expectationsSelf-motivated and responsible team player with the ability to interact in a collaborative manner to achieve expected resultsAbility to interact with globally varying communication and work stylesProficient user of Microsoft Office applications (most especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams); experience with digital file navigation and document handlingGeneral understanding of ERP system functionality with respect to order processing, inventory management, status monitoring and receiving; SAP experience strongly preferredCommitment to delivery of an excellent client experienceFlexible to work outside of standard business hours, when needed, as well as willing and able to travel (up to 5%)

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Giesecke+Devrient ePayments America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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