Full-Time

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Posted on 1/29/2025

Brunswick

Brunswick

501-1,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$57.7k - $92.6kAnnually

+ Annual Discretionary Bonus

Junior, Mid

Minnesota, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Brunswick's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 2+ years of purchasing & materials control in a manufacturing environment
  • Technical savvy with Excel data skills with technical business knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in negotiations and problem solving with suppliers
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Strong decision making, organizational and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles
Responsibilities
  • Govern material requirements and deliveries for assigned parts, commodities, and suppliers
  • Communicate with manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing suppliers to determine constraints
  • Partner with suppliers and accounts payable to resolve invoice issues
  • Optimize inventory levels by using JIT/lean principles
  • Lead and support Lean Six Sigma initiatives that drive improvements
  • Manage inventory and purchase orders for costs and projects
  • Analyze requirements for the validity areas with demands
  • Improve supplier quality levels, delivery, and warranty issues
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree preferred

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mettawa, Illinois

Founded

1845

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Textron expands market reach in unmanned surface vessels.
  • 'Boating Intelligence' could attract tech-savvy consumers with autonomous docking features.
  • Strong investor confidence shown by recent investments from Verition and Whittier Trust.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in autonomous marine technology could challenge market share.
  • Potential over-reliance on 'Boating Intelligence' may face market acceptance issues.
  • Loss of key personnel like Mike Adams could impact digital transformation efforts.

What makes Brunswick unique

  • Brunswick partners with Textron for advanced unmanned surface vessel technology.
  • 'Boating Intelligence' initiative showcases Brunswick's commitment to marine tech innovation.
  • Recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for five consecutive years.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Work Options