Chicago, IL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Savannah, GA, USA
In PersonTravel to manufacturing facilities is expected 25%.
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred.
One to three years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor and provide customer service.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely, effective manner.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
General knowledge of purchasing concepts.
Travel to manufacturing facilities is expected 25% of the time.
The physical ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear; close and distance vision are required.
Ability to work in a usually minimal-to-moderate noise environment.
Responsibilities
Procure assigned materials and components from approved suppliers for all production locations.
Review and process requisitions and execute blanket and discrete purchase orders to fulfill the demand plan.
Work with material planners to develop ordering strategies that minimize inventory while maximizing inventory turns.
Ensure pre- and post-order accuracy and work with appropriate functions to reconcile invoice discrepancies.
Maintain vendor knowledge and coordinate with category managers on quarterly supplier scorecards, contractual terms, and regular pricing validation.
Report clear-to-build status for assigned materials and components, highlight risks or shortages, and collaborate with corporate buyers to mitigate risks.
Develop and implement plant-level strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and share best practices with peers across facilities.
Analyze purchasing and consumption trends and work with the corporate buyer to establish safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, and recurring orders.
Monitor open work orders and ensure timely disposition to avoid negatively affecting inventory.
Assist the corporate buyer and accounts payable department with invoice reconciliation.
Work with corporate logistics to schedule material delivery before line start.
Audit assigned materials and components to verify the accuracy of locations and quantities.
Help determine whether excess inventory should be redistributed, substituted, or disposed of.
Issue requests for deviations or substitutions, implement approvals, and advise stakeholders of status.
Assist with processing defective material, returns, scrap, and miscellaneous inventory adjustments.
Work with production personnel and other departments on potential material issues, including delays, substitutions, vendor problems, and shortages.
Collaborate with supply chain staff to ensure inventory is used effectively and materials arrive at the right time, in the right quantity, for line consumption.
Own inventory accuracy for assigned materials and components, schedule regular cycle counts, reconcile counts, and notify management of discrepancies.
Attend weekly safety meetings and communicate relevant topics to team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) credential is preferred but not required.
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Overview
THE ROLE
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The Position: The Corporate Purchasing Agent is responsible for procurement of assigned materials/components from approved suppliers for all Great Dane production locations. The Purchasing Agent will review and processes requisitions and execute both blanket and discrete purchase orders to fulfill the demand plan. Working closely with Material Planners, will develop ordering strategies to minimize inventory, while maximizing inventory turns. Will be responsible for both pre and post order accuracy and work with appropriate functions to reconcile invoice discrepancies. Maintains knowledge of vendors; coordinates with category managers in quarterly supplier score cards, contractual terms including regular pricing validation.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Regularly report out clear to build status for assigned materials and components. Highlight risks or shortages and collaborate with corporate buyers to mitigate risks.
Develop and implement plant level strategies to optimize inventory turnover rates and reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Share best practices with peers within facility and other manufacturing locations.
Analyze purchasing and consumption trends and work with corporate buyer to establish safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, and recuring orders.
Monitor open work orders and ensure they are dispositioned in a timely manner to not negatively affect inventory.
Assist corporate buyer and accounts payable department with invoice reconciliation efforts
Work with corporate logistics to schedule material delivery prior to line start.
Perform audits on assigned materials/components to verify locations and quantities are accurate.
Assist in determining whether excess inventory is subject to redistribution, substitution, or disposal.
Issue request for deviation or substitutions and implement approvals, advise stakeholders of status
Assis with the processing of defective material, returns, scrap, and miscellaneous inventory adjustments.
Work closely with production personnel and other departments regarding potential material issues such as delays, substitutions, vendor problems and shortages
Collaborate with other Supply Chain staff to ensure effective use of inventory, and ensuring material are received at the right time, right material, right quantity for line consumption
Own inventory accuracy for all assigned materials and components, schedule regular cycle counts and reconcile to ensure accuracy for assigned parts and notify management of discrepancy.
Attend weekly safety meetings and communicate relevant topics to individual team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred
Experience: 1-3-years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, training
CPP or CPPM preferred not required
Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor
Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Manufacturing experience is a plus
Must have general knowledge of purchasing concepts
Travel: Travel to manufacturing facilities will be expected 25%
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.
ABOUT GREAT DANE
With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.
Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!
SALARY RANGE
The expected salary range for this role is $52,946 - $99,086 per year.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your exact pay, we may also consider your skills, experience, and other job-related factors.