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Tracker, replenishment technician or procurement

A controller tracks the material supply programs required on the production line. Components, which will form the finished product, can be supplied by means of outsourcing, suppliers or other production plants within the same company. Thus, the controller has to control materials and stuff to arrive on time following the instructions of their functional manager. The tasks of the controller are very relevant because it acts as the link between the supplier and the production area.

This professional typically works with integrated management computer programs that allow him/her to have complete control of production orders, component localization and set delivery times. It depends on the Head of Supplies.

• Make requests for delivery of materials and control their execution. Establish contact with the supplier companies for the reception of materials and products.
• Manages compliance with supply programs and resolves the effects of nonconformities or rejections.
  Verify receipt of materials and process any nonconformities that may occur.
  It coordinates material flows (both components and raw materials) and finished products.
  It works to achieve integration between purchasing and production.
• Manages and organizes the supply of materials.
  Performs the administrative procedures to record the operations of input and output of material using computer management tools.
  Maintains and updates the list of materials, suppliers and purchase prices.
• Applies supply policies.
  Manages and monitors supply orders and programs in accordance with established production plans.
  Look at stock indicators and deviations.
  If the company's type of production is Just In Time (JIT) - production with the least stocks - it must guarantee the regular arrival of materials for the production chain with the maximum reliability and agility.
  Controls supply statistics according to the established parameters.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Gestió i controls de l'aprovisionament (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Organització i gestió de magatzems (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Màrqueting i compravenda internacional (Nivell 3)
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Companies tend to require the following: High level of English. Command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word,...).

If the company operates in an automated environment and uses a Just In Time production system, suppliers are usually required to be familiar with the following: EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Negotiation: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Purchasing Manager

Supply Manager

Distribution Manager

Merchant or passenger ship consignee technician

Container goods technician

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Salaries range between a minimum of 16.448 euros and a maximum of 21.945 euros/annum. Median: 18.998 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.