Job Description
The role is responsible for ensuring effective supplier coordination, timely material flow, and consistent delivery performance to support production operations. This position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve supply chain issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily communication with suppliers to confirm production needs, address discrepancies, and ensure alignment with delivery requirements.
- Lead weekly production meetings with suppliers to review delivery schedules, quality concerns, engineering issues, and purchase order updates to ensure all delivery commitments are met.
- Review supplier commitment trackers to verify accuracy and alignment with production needs; upload updated commitments to the TVA Teams folder for internal visibility.
- Conduct weekly reviews of suppliers’ aged Work-in-Process (WIP) lists, coordinate serial number verification, and work with suppliers to research and resolve outstanding WIP items.
- Partner with suppliers to locate and close aged WIP, providing timely updates to Operations regarding material that has been identified, processed, or moved.
- Request and coordinate direct truck shipments as needed to maintain production schedules and support operational requirements.
- Collaborate with buyers, UPS teams, and suppliers to correct documentation issues and prevent delays in receiving and routing materials.
- Work closely with shop floor control and planning teams to schedule and release castings to grinding suppliers, ensuring continuous flow and preventing delivery gaps.