Job Location : Des Moines,IA, USA
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Purchase materials, components, and services as required based on approved requisitions, replenishment schemes, MRP, or Scheduling inputs. (25)
Order replenishment based on stocking requirements for core products. (5)
Performs Purchase Order (PO) maintenance associated with ordering, expediting, distribution, approvals and record keeping. Ensures purchasing records are current and up to date in accordance with company policy and ISO documented standards. (10)
Process Return Material Authorizations (RMA) from suppliers as deemed necessary. Work closely with the Quality group to ensure supplier provides failure analysis, root cause determination and corrective action. (5)
Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related degree,
Internship or other experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing fields preferred
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Process oriented approach to problem solving including understanding the problem before jumping to solutions
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and ideas
Experience with ERP systems preferred (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make appropriate decisions and work with limited supervision
Ability to read, speak, and write in English required
WORKING CONDITIONS
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 frequently required to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.