Logistic Supply Chain

Wanda J. (United States of America)
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  1. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
    • Adapts projects, programs or methods based on customer or business partner feedback.
  2. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
    • Accountable for meeting schedules and financial targets aligned with a particular platform or commodity.
  3. aligned
    in a straight line
    • Accountable for meeting schedules and financial targets aligned with a particular platform or commodity.
  4. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  5. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
    • Work with suppliers to analyze market trends and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and pricing in conjunction with logistics.
  6. as needed
    according to need
    • Support MRB as needed
    • Evaluate, select, approve, disapprove, inform and discipline suppliers in coordination with QMS.
  7. budget
    a summary of intended expenditures
    • Develop and control profits, plans and budgets in regards to new programs and Sales cost requirements.
  8. budget for
    calculate enough money for; provide for in the budget
    • Ensure proper procedures and internal controls are in place over physical product flow and accounting of inventory in operations, distribution, contract warehouse and retail sites
    • Establish and manage financial budget for inventory buy plan.
  9. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    • Provides procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned products and to ensure best cost and COS.
  10. capability
    the quality of being able to do something
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  11. Chain
    British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979)
    An aerospace engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator.
  12. chain
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
    Manages and coordinates supply chain activities across multiple teams and geographies.
  13. client
    someone who pays for goods or services
    At least 1-3 years of experience in client account management (or similar background in the transportation or logistics industry) is preferred.
  14. collaboration
    act of working jointly
    The successful applicant will continually improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of manufacturing and supply chain in collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Sales and Finance.
  15. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    To qualify, you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-2 years experience in Logistics, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), knowledge of SAP and the ability to effec
  16. completion
    a concluding action
    - Guides completion of major projects or customer engagements.
  17. contractor
    someone who is hired to build things
    • Coordinate activities for new programs (Products) based on PM requirements through the selection of sourcing sub contractors, suppliers, materials and coordination of build processes through Logistics, Production, Sales and PM to ens
  18. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    - Contributes to the development of new techniques and plans within area of expertise.
  19. coordinate
    of equal importance, rank, or degree
    Manages and coordinates supply chain activities across multiple teams and geographies.
  20. coordination
    regulation of diverse elements into a harmonious operation
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  21. cost
    be priced at
    LMS is a non-asset-based, third party logistics provider that brings millions of dollars in transportation cost savings to Fortune 500 companies.
  22. customer
    someone who pays for goods or services
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  23. deliverable
    something that can be provided as the product of development
    • Tracks procurement deliverables within Phase Review Process.
  24. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    Develops and maintains relationships with cross-functional development and sustaining teams.
  25. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    Develops and maintains relationships with cross-functional development and sustaining teams.
  26. devices
    an inclination or desire
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve su
  27. distribution
    the act of spreading or apportioning
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve supply ch
  28. distributor
    a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion
    • Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, operations/manufacturing, distributors and customers.
  29. documentation
    confirmation that some fact or statement is true
    • Provide leadership and training documentation to accomplish Bucher goals and objectives.
  30. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
    • Coordinate activities for new programs (Products) based on PM requirements through the selection of sourcing sub contractors, suppliers, materials and coordination of build processes through Logistics, Production, Sales and PM to ensure the
  31. effectively
    in a manner producing an intended result
    To qualify, you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-2 years experience in Logistics, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), knowledge of SAP and the ability to effective
  32. effectiveness
    power to be effective
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  33. establish
    set up or found
    Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance agains
  34. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Evaluate supply chain activities on ongoing basis and identify/implement opportunities for continuous process optimization in conjunction w/logistics
    • Responsible to maintain and control Approved Supplier List/Supplier Qualification P
  35. evaluation
    the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of
    • Works on abstract and complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables.
  36. execute
    put in effect
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve supply ch
  37. existing
    having being or actuality
    • Works closely with other functional areas to develop supply chains for new and existing products.
  38. expertise
    skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
    • Provides procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned products and to ensure best cost and COS.
  39. facilitate
    make easier
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve supply ch
  40. finance
    the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
    The successful applicant will continually improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of manufacturing and supply chain in collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Sales and Finance.
  41. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular use
    Develops and maintains relationships with cross-functional development and sustaining teams.
  42. globally
    throughout the world
    • Coordinates activities globally to prevent material shortages and react quickly to material shortages.
  43. identify
    recognize as being
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifyin
  44. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
    Evaluate supply chain activities on ongoing basis and identify/implement opportunities for continuous process optimization in conjunction w/logistics
    • Responsible to maintain and control Approved Supplier List/Supplier Qualification P
  45. implementation
    the act of providing a means for accomplishing something
    - Opportunity/risk analyses
    - Cost/benefit analyses
    - Pricing models
    • Anticipates operational, program, and implementation issues and develops preventative measures.
  46. improving
    getting higher or more vigorous
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  47. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
    • Lead in the identification and implementation of new technology and processes to improve forecasting/planning, and other device supply chain functions
    o Lead associates through demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, field support, and inventory a
  48. innovative
    introducing new ideas or creative methods
    • Develops innovative and creative output based on interpretation and analysis that improve business performance and contribute to corporate goals and strategic intent.
  49. integrate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  50. integrated
    formed or united into a whole
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  51. internal
    located inward
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  52. internal control
    an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc.
    • Ensure proper procedures and internal controls are in place over physical product flow and accounting of inventory in operations, distribution, contract warehouse and retail sites
    • Establish and manage financial budget for inventory buy plan.
  53. inventory
    a detailed list of all the items in stock
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve su
  54. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
    Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance agains
  55. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    • Leads World-Wide Procurement and regional extended teams to ensure risk mitigation plan is in place for any identified supply chain risks.
  56. lead time
    the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process
    • Resource of Logistics for RFQ and selecting new Sub Contractors for existing parts & assemblies due to issues with current Sub Contractor regarding cost, lead time or quality.
  57. leadership
    the status of being in charge
    • Provides thought leadership, guidance and advice in own field.
  58. logistics
    supplying an operation with labor and materials as needed
    LMS is a non-asset-based, third party logistics provider that brings millions of dollars in transportation cost savings to Fortune 500 companies.
  59. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    Develops and maintains relationships with cross-functional development and sustaining teams.
  60. manage
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    Manages and coordinates supply chain activities across multiple teams and geographies.
  61. management
    the act of controlling something
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  62. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
    • Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, operations/manufacturing, distributors and customers.
  63. manufacturing
    the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
    • Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, operations/manufacturing, distributors and customers.
  64. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    Performs as the Program Manager for all procurement functions necessary to set-up, forecast, procure and deliver materials for Dell or ODM factories.
  65. maximize
    make as big or large as possible
    • Establish and measure performance indicators to monitor supply chain performance to maximize service levels, optimize resource utilization, minimize total cost and reduce business risk.
  66. measure
    determine the dimensions of something or somebody
    Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance agains
  67. minimize
    make small or insignificant
    • Manages global system product transitions to minimize excess and obsolete material.
  68. negotiate
    discuss the terms of an arrangement
    - Presents facts and information to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
  69. negotiation
    a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    • Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships, including RFP processes, negotiations and ongoing contract management.
  70. on a regular basis
    in a regular manner
    Focuses resources on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes, and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals
  71. on-site
    taking place or located at the site
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identi
  72. operate
    perform as expected when applied
    • Assist evaluation of cost effective systems of control over capital and operating expenditures.
  73. operation
    process or manner of functioning
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identi
  74. operational
    pertaining to a series of actions for achieving a result
    - Opportunity/risk analyses
    - Cost/benefit analyses
    - Pricing models
    • Anticipates operational, program, and implementation issues and develops preventative measures.
  75. operations
    financial transactions at a brokerage
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identi
  76. optimization
    the act of rendering optimal
    Evaluate supply chain activities on ongoing basis and identify/implement opportunities for continuous process optimization in conjunction w/logistics
    • Responsible to maintain and control Approved Supplier List/Supplier Qualification P
  77. optimize
    make optimal; get the most out of; use best
    • Provides procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned products and to ensure best cost and COS.
  78. participate
    be involved in
    - Actively participates in setting area objectives to meet plans.
  79. partner
    a person who is a member of a cooperative relationship
    • Partners with Global Commodity Managers for product sourcing decisions.
  80. perform
    get done
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  81. planner
    a person who makes plans
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identi
  82. planning
    an act of formulating a program for a course of action
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  83. pricing
    the evaluation of something in terms of its price
    - Opportunity/risk analyses
    - Cost/benefit analyses
    - Pricing models
    • Anticipates operational, program, and implementation issues and develops preventative measures.
  84. prioritize
    assign a status in order of importance or urgency
    To qualify, you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-2 years experience in Logistics, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), knowledge of SAP and the ability to effectively
  85. procure
    get by special effort
    Performs as the Program Manager for all procurement functions necessary to set-up, forecast, procure and deliver materials for Dell or ODM factories.
  86. procurement
    the act of getting possession of something
    Performs as the Program Manager for all procurement functions necessary to set-up, forecast, procure and deliver materials for Dell or ODM factories.
  87. product
    an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
    • Works closely with other functional areas to develop supply chains for new and existing products.
  88. product development
    improving an existing product or developing new kinds of products
    • Represents procurement on product development teams to ensure “design to value” analysis is done throughout product lifecycle and help manage/reduce supply chain complexity.
  89. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as an occupation
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  90. proficiency
    the quality of having great facility and competence
    To qualify, you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-2 years experience in Logistics, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), knowledge of SAP and the ability to effec
  91. profitability
    the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve supply ch
  92. program
    a series of steps to be carried out
    Performs as the Program Manager for all procurement functions necessary to set-up, forecast, procure and deliver materials for Dell or ODM factories.
  93. project
    a planned undertaking
    • Manages projects and program execution.
  94. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    • Provides procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned products and to ensure best cost and COS.
  95. purchase
    acquire by means of a financial transaction
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  96. purchase order
    a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
    • Lead in the identification and implementation of new technology and processes to improve forecasting/planning, and other device supply chain functions
    o Lead associates through demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, field support, and inventory a
  97. purchasing
    the act of buying
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  98. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    To qualify, you have a Bachelor’s degree and/or 1-2 years experience in Logistics, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), knowledge of SAP and the ability to effec
  99. recommend
    express a good opinion of
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  100. responsible for
    being the agent or cause
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve su
  101. review
    look at again; examine again
    • Tracks procurement deliverables within Phase Review Process.
  102. risk
    a source of danger
    • Leads World-Wide Procurement and regional extended teams to ensure risk mitigation plan is in place for any identified supply chain risks.
  103. sales
    income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
    The successful applicant will continually improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of manufacturing and supply chain in collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Sales and Finance.
  104. savings
    a fund of money put aside as a reserve
    LMS is a non-asset-based, third party logistics provider that brings millions of dollars in transportation cost savings to Fortune 500 companies.
  105. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
    • Accountable for meeting schedules and financial targets aligned with a particular platform or commodity.
  106. self-starter
    an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identi
  107. specification
    the act of naming explicitly
    Within clear defined objectives by Logistics, date, cost & specification.
  108. strategic
    relating to an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    • Conducts and/or manages strategic supply chain analysis to identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain.
  109. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    • Provides procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned products and to ensure best cost and COS.
  110. subject matter
    what a communication that is about something is about
    • In-depth disciplinary knowledge; leverages business acumen and subject matter expertise.
  111. supplier
    someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
    Creates and manages integrated supply chain processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics as well as outside suppliers.
  112. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    Manages and coordinates supply chain activities across multiple teams and geographies.
  113. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    • Support supplier performance in accordance with quality standards.
  114. tactic
    a plan for attaining a particular goal
    • Responsible for overall supply forecasting/planning, demand forecasting/planning and inventory management for wireless devices and accessories associated with Service Programs
    • Develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to improve su
  115. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
    - Contributes to the development of new techniques and plans within area of expertise.
  116. timely
    done or happening at the appropriate moment
    • Coordinate activities for new programs (Products) based on PM requirements through the selection of sourcing sub contractors, suppliers, materials and coordination of build processes through Logistics, Production, Sales and PM to ensure the
  117. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
    • Manages global system product transitions to minimize excess and obsolete material.
  118. Transportation
    the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  119. transportation
    the act of moving something from one location to another
    LMS is a non-asset-based, third party logistics provider that brings millions of dollars in transportation cost savings to Fortune 500 companies.
  120. utilization
    the act of using
    • Establish and measure performance indicators to monitor supply chain performance to maximize service levels, optimize resource utilization, minimize total cost and reduce business risk.
  121. utilize
    put into service
    Our Edison, NJ office has challenging opportunity for an Inbound Planner in a Command Center environment for Package/Bulk operations for ambitious self-starters to work on-site for a major chemical company
    Interesting responsibilities entail identifying o
  122. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
    • May manage vendor relationships.
  123. world-wide
    involving the entire earth
    • Leads World-Wide Procurement and regional extended teams to ensure risk mitigation plan is in place for any identified supply chain risks.
Created on Wed Nov 09 01:27:22 EST 2011 (updated Wed Nov 09 01:28:36 EST 2011)

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