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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community

POSITION PROFILE

To dispatch, expedite and/or procure timely deliveries of raw components to support manufacturing lines and meet on time and cost objectives.

MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO’s)

Coordinate with the Lubin Materials Supervisor to develop annual plan supporting all goals of the department and organization including but not limited to:

Health & Safety

Associate Work Life

On-time

Productivity

Cost

Quality

Customer Satisfaction

Support ISO certifications

Required Skills

BA/BS Degree or equivalent in work experience

3 years manufacturing experience desired

Minimum 1 year production/inventory control or procurement experience

Required Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

Tactical planning to support the Demand Flow production process

Kanban management

Monitor inventory levels to objectives

Reconcile any parts shortages

Timely disposition of rejected material

Assist in scheduling process

Significant interaction with Production & Warehouse personnel

Review MRP and place orders with assigned vendors

Communicate delivery issues supervisor & production

Resolve quality issues and handle disposition of non-conforming product

Support lean manufacturing processes & continuous improvement

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal & written communication

Analytical

Motivated to solve problems

Ability to work in team environment to coordinate materials, textiles & production groups to meet customer requirements

Good organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

JD Edwards experience or strong ERP background

Working knowledge of inventory management programs

Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruiting@knoll.com

Job Location

East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States

Company info

Knoll, Inc.
Website : http://www.knoll.com