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Marmon Foodservice Technologies · 3 months ago

Purchasing Agent

Cullman, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Webb Wheel Products, part of Marmon Foodservice Technologies, is committed to making a positive impact and fostering a culture of empowerment. The Purchasing Agent will assist the Director of Materials and Logistics with plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics across multiple facilities.

CommercialFood and BeverageMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist with the duties as assigned by the Director of Materials and Logistics, including plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics at multiple facilities

Essential to have outgoing, strong negotiating and people skills communicating with people worldwide

Fast-paced self-starter with an ability to quickly resolve various tasks daily

Extensive use of Microsoft Excel, Databases, and ERP Systems

May direct sourcing, procurement, receiving, and inventory activities with team members

Maintain supply chain inventory and records with the assistance of the Procurements and Inventory Control Administrator

Review sales history, customer information, and supplier lead times to determining raw material forecast and generating supplier orders

Logistics, responsible for seeking and maintaining relationships with freight carries for all transportation needs. Full Truckload, LTL, and parcel

Review inbound and outbound freight costs and provide monthly analysis to management and staff

Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes

Resolve issues that arise such as delays in deliveries

Manage inventory levels to budget target and accurately predict future inventory, allowing for necessary adjustments due to market conditions while meeting company working capital goals

Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for everyday business and company growth initiatives

Accurately and responsibly communicate and negotiate with suppliers and freight carriers to land more profitability for the company

Ensure supply chain processes meet ethical, legal, and Marmon standards

Follow all safety guidelines in aspects of the supply chain

Build relationships with external suppliers and distributors

Prepares reports, including trends, on-time deliveries, late deliveries, and other logistics data to management

Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain using LEAN principles

Attend and present data at operations and other meetings

Safe, responsible use of the internet per Marmon SOP

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data analysisSupply chain processesNegotiation skillsMicrosoft ExcelProject managementInternational experienceCreative problem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills