Materials Management - Procurement Associate

Summary:
The Purchasing Associate will be responsible for researching, identifying, and comparing current and prospective suppliers, determining purchase needs, preparing and processing purchase orders, scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries, managing inventories, releasing/managing job orders for production related to outside processes, meeting department and individual KPIs, inventory reductions, and cost savings.

Job Functions:

• Ensure that purchase orders are processed and managed based on established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that capacity and inventory are considered in establishing the manufacturing plan.
• Develop and implement a schedule that aligns with the material plan.
• Conduct inventory and capacity reviews and submit changes to the master scheduler.
• Ensure timely management of customer change requests.
• Manage and update the ERP system to smooth the ordering schedule.
• Manage effectively dates in the ERP system for ramp up/ramp down of material in support of activities.
• Interface with Manufacturing and Sales per procedures when customer ship date is at risk.
• Interface with shipping department to ensure customer on-time delivery.
• Develop, track and report agreed upon KPIs.
• Manage material planning parameters for all procured and fabricated products.
• Expedite material as needed.
• Run reports daily to identify late material and if due date needs adjusted.
• Ensure business plan objectives and customer needs are met on-time, while considering supplier lead times,

daily production, capacity, and current inventory levels

• Coordinate production activities related to product phase out and obsolescence
• Coordinate production activities related to new product introductions
• Support shop floor operations by releasing and managing job orders related to outside processes
• Coordinate customer order expedites with Sales Team and shop floor operations
• Engage with suppliers to review business performance, address any issues, and discuss areas of concern
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager

Specifications Required:

• ERP and MRP experience required and strong computer skills to include Excel, Word and Power Point
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, complete tasks, and function well in a fast-paced environment
• Diligent attention to detail
• Ability to analyze information, problem solve, and evaluate results to choose the best solution
• Able to function well as part of a team
• Able to work independently and efficiently
• Strong Continuous Improvement and customer focus
• Familiar with ISO/TS Requirements
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, supply chain management, inventory control
• and other techniques
• Minimal Travel Required – Overnight stays may be necessary for trips exceeding a 150-mile radius

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 – 5 years of materials planning and/or purchasing experience in manufacturing environment

Disclaimer
Please note whether you can perform the functions of this job with or without accommodations. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Personal Protective Equipment Required (when on the factory floor):

• Eye protection (ANSI approved safety glasses)
• Steel-toe shoes
• Hearing (ear) protection (occasionally)
• Hard Hat (occasionally)

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent holding and grasping with the hands when loading and unloading equipment and chaining down equipment
• Frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedal/s on equipment and trucks
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas and/or fumes
• Other duties assigned as needed
• Onsite role requiring the employee to be physically present at the workplace for 40 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. (DPG) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DPG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.