POSITION SUMMARY

Working closely with all departments in a manufacturing environment.

Purchase materials and parts relative to available capacity and production needs.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Understand and apply appropriate policies, procedures and internal controls relevant to the position.
• Participate in meetings, projects and activities in support of company and team goals.
• Anticipate problems and take steps to correct issues which may reduce manufacturing’s ability to ship completed machines on time.
• Maintain proficiency in relevant knowledge skills and in the use of equipment applicable to the position.
• Attendance during scheduled work times.
• Travel as needed to suppliers, conferences and trade shows.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Accurately and timely accomplish core responsibilities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the material requirements planning (MRP) daily and place purchase orders based on the MRP.
• Negotiates prices for raw material, purchased components and freight.

• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests.
• Assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Arranges inventory shipments to best utilize lean manufacturing methodologies, i.e. – just-in-time, order quantities, packaged order quantities, consigned inventory, etc.
• Expedite parts and materials from suppliers for timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase price variance and purchase order quantities for accuracy. Resolve issues.
• Run daily reports related to assigned suppliers and products.
• Investigate and solve purchase receipts errors, invoice discrepancies, quality and corrective action reports.
• Enter costs and cost updates from suppliers into system.
• Work with the Quality Department to resolve and fix bad parts or products.
• Other assigned duties within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in related field with three years relevant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing of agricultural equipment is helpful.
• Proficiency with equipment found in an office environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products with advanced skills in Excel.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good math skills.

OTHER JOB CRITERIA

• Respect the confidentiality of company information.
• Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Well-groomed professional appearance.
• Follow safe work practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical air conditioned office environment involving periods of sitting, standing, bending, opening and closing file cabinets and drawers, opening and closing of doors, light lifting, filing, paper handling, use of phones, computers and other office equipment.
• Occasional walking through non air conditioned manufacturing plant areas, including climbing and descending stairs.
• Motions include, but are not limited to, walking, pushing, pulling, gripping, lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 lbs, negotiating stairways, typing and writing.
• Safety equipment worn as needed is protective clothing, hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toed shoes may be required.