What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Buyer/Planner position at Artisan Design Group?
Job Type Full-time Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Artisan Design Group – or ADG – is a leading supply chain partner to homebuilders throughout the United States. Over 3,000 ADG employees operating out of 135 facilities in 25 states provide a full range of design, procurement and installation services along with products from the top manufacturers of flooring, cabinets and countertops. Formed in 2016 by the merging of two industry leaders, ADG then acquired over 20 additional companies – each a leader in the geography it serves. We are the premier interior finishings organization in the United States. Our expansive trajectory has been rapid, and we continue to experience explosive growth, thanks to our dedication to high quality work.
JOB SUMMARY
The Material Buyer / Planner is responsible for supporting the supply plans from vendors, translating demand into orders to support business units, and providing materials management for items purchased. Ensures timely delivery while maintaining a high level of customer focus.
This role is tasked with building and maintaining strong relationships with sales, finance and transportation by managing inventory levels in a make-to-stock and make-to-order environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Analyze material needs by creating sales orders for the required materials, quantity, and delivery deadlines.
- Track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and address any potential issues.
- Identify and address purchase orders that will not meet the required delivery date working cross functionally with Sales and Transportation to develop root causes of delays.
- Assist Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations with inventory and develop action plans to address.
- Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage related issues.
- Communicates / elevates issues as needed to stakeholders by providing possible solutions to address material shortages.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OUR BENEFITS
Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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