Supply Chain LDA

Position Summary The Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate (SCM LDA) is a role that combines the development aspects of Parker's Leader Development Program (LDP/Program) with the general duties of a Parker Sourcing Specialist, Buyer/Planner and Logistics Analyst. The SCM LDA's primary duties will involve supports individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities by deploying best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills, plan, scheduled and manage production schedules, analyze logistics processes for improvement and incorporating Program aspects to support decision-making processes that will impact our long-term future. The Program involves a two-year rotation where the Leadership Development Associates (LDAs) will work in a variety of roles, in a competitive training and hands-on leadership program designed to provide knowledge, and experience with using their discretion and independent judgment related to their skillsets to support the business. Leadership training and development experiences throughout the initial two years with the goal to develop skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management. While in program, rotational assignments are structured to expose participants to coaching/mentoring from other professionals from the organization, different business divisions, facilities, and managers nation-wide. PROGRAM DETAILS: - Duration: 2 years - Structure: Although the rotational program includes 3 rotations, participants will relocate only twice before completion of the program. The second and third rotations, each lasting six months, will take place at the same physical location - Rotations' length: 1 Year, 6 months and 6 months - Relocation requirements: Program participants must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate to any organization location within the United States based on business needs. - Onsite Work SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION: ____ Has Direct Reports X Does Not Have Direct Reports Some contact with applicants. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: In addition to various leadership development activities and tasks related to the Program, the LDA will perform direct responsibilities related to a sourcing specialist, buyer/planner and logistic coordinator assignment, including, but not limited to: Buyer/Planner Track: Purchase parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issue purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Plan, schedule and manage production capacity load to ensure maximum on-time delivery. Ensure maintenance and accuracy of open purchase orders, quotes, work orders and part master data. Maintain accurate lead times for assigned commodities. Monitor and evaluate production execution to plan and supplier performance. Advise appropriate personnel of production issues or impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitate the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel. Negotiate and settle damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. Provide parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintain a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials thr