What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Superior Felt & FIltration?
The Industrial Division of Superior Felt & Filtration, a distributor and converter, of non-woven textiles located in McHenry is looking for a Purchasing Agent. We are a great company to work for, with good pay, steady hours, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401K plan with 4% match, and many insurance options. We are a growing company that really appreciates, values, recognizes and rewards good employees.
The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for working with the Director of ERP, Supply Chain and Costing to ensure adequate levels of inventory are stocked for customer orders and be a back up to the Director when needed. This position will report to the Director of ERP, Supply Chain and Costing.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize and maintain NetStock software to better manage Inventory by maintaining safe levels of high moving SKU’s, closely monitor moderate moving items and be proactive to prevent slow moving SKU’s.
- Use SAGE 100 daily to review open Sales & Purchase orders and inventory status to ensure raw material products are in stock on an ongoing basis.
- Creating detailed POs for vendors.
- Work with vendors on obtaining current status of and expediting (when necessary) Purchase Orders.
- Have a close relationship with Sales Operations Specialists, Production, and Quality to help facilitate raw material and scheduling customer orders.
- Works with the Receiving department to coordinate all receiving paperwork and labels.
- Work with Shipping to help facilitate logistics for inbound goods, both domestic and international shipments.
- Maintain Purchasing documentation including details on products, vendor price lists and vendor information.
- Maintain documentation per ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
- Ensure accurate vendor invoicing and vendor credits by working with Accounts Payable.
- Work with Quality on any issues with raw materials and communicate to vendors.
- Backup for the Cost Estimator.
- Backup the Director of ERP, Supply Chain and Costing as necessary.
Qualifications:
- 1-5 years’ manufacturing or procurement experience.
- Attention to detail is extremely important while working in a fast paced environment.
- Experience with SAGE 100 a plus.
- Microsoft Office 365 experience.
- Ability to handle light lifting up to 50 LBS.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze sales orders, inventory planning and forecasting needs.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal personnel and external vendors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- McHenry, IL 60050 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McHenry, IL 60050: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000