Webb Wheel Products - A Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company · 5 days ago
Purchasing Agent
Cullman, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWebb Wheel Products, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings and backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is seeking a Purchasing Agent. The role involves assisting with plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics while fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring ethical supply chain practices.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist with duties as assigned by the Director of Materials and Logistics, including plant purchasing, inventory control, and logistics at multiple facilities
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 determine raw material forecast and generate supplier orders
Responsible for seeking and maintaining relationships with freight carriers for all transportation needs
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
Prepare 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
Strong data analysis skills
Strong experience with Excel
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong communication skills
Creative problem-solving
Attention to detail accurately
Knowledge of supply chain processes
Proven track record in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers
Ability to learn and apply new skills
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
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs at a time
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
Occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, or twist
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear
Preferred
International experience a plus
Company
Webb Wheel Products - A Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company
Webb Wheel Products, Inc., headquartered in Cullman, Alabama is a Marmon company that manufactures brake drums, hubs, calipers, and rotors for medium and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and buses.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase