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Vontas · 1 day ago

Purchasing & Planning Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vontas is a company that focuses on optimizing procurement and planning processes. The Purchasing & Planning Manager is responsible for leading the Purchasing/Planning department, managing team workflows, and collaborating across departments to ensure effective material scheduling and procurement strategies.

Intelligent SystemsPaymentsSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage team priorities and coordinate activities through structured workflows and scheduling

Lead in talent acquisition systems and processes, including recruitment activities and decisions on selections

Identify and nurture talent within the team for future leadership roles

Collaborate with the team to drive, develop, and execute innovation in our current products and solutions

Establish and communicate performance expectations

Identify performance gaps and monitor performance to ensure development plans are met

Ensure fair and equal treatment of employees, avoiding favoritism, addressing difficult issues (with assistance from Human Resources), and practices empathy and compassion

Promote Company policies, procedures, mission, and values by training and providing direction to direct reports in their use and application

Other duties as assigned

Managing inventory, ensuring data accuracy in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to identify needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions

Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables

Prepares and presents current market conditions and integrates industry best practices to achieve best results

Resolves escalated grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers

Identify ideal suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability

Analyze existing purchasing and planning processes for performance and implement improvements

Manage inventory and operational risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place

Oversee the functionality of the MRP system, ensuring data integrity and timely resolution of system-related issues

Ensure material scheduling strategies and processes are in place and functioning effectively to meet production requirements with minimum inventory levels and optimizing costs

Take ownership of material planning challenges, including over or under delivery and lead follow up actions, particularly in the event of material shortages that affect production

Champion procurement compliance and supplier diversity programs, including tariff governance, disadvantaged business reviews, and adherence to federal and customer-specific regulations

Support Vontas leadership in ensuring proactive risk management and alignment of purchasing practices with organizational and regulatory requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Material Requirements PlanningProcurement complianceSupplier diversity initiativesMicrosoft Office SuiteNet Suite ERPVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to solve complex problems, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accuracy through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software(s)

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of groups including but not limited too Production, Engineering, Project/Product Management, and Sales

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate

Excels at time management and thrives progressing multiple projects simultaneously through prioritization and delegation

Post-secondary education in the area of Business Administration, Commerce, Management, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education/experience. Equivalent combination in lieu of degree would include an additional three (3) years of related experience in a related managerial titled role

Minimum of Two (2) years of managerial experience required

Minimum of Three (3) years of supply chain and/or purchasing required

Net Suite ERP set up and execution experience in material requirements planning and purchasing areas

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer/laptop

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (including domestic and international), sometimes for extended periods, which may involve sitting during transit and walking at various locations

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Must be able to handle high utilization of hand and wrist dexterity

Preferred

Preferred experience in procurement compliance, tariff governance, and supplier diversity (DBE) initiatives in alignment with federal and contractual requirements

Company

Vontas

Vontas is a software solution for the transportation industry with a focus on yard management and payment solutions.

Founded in 2021

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.vontas.com/

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