Buyer-Supply Chain Analyst

Tru Vue Inc.

Purpose and Scope:

This position is responsible for all aspects of purchasing high level raw materials and providing back-up to other buyers for a broad range of purchasing requirements. This includes requisitions, processing orders, scheduling, expediting, resolving quality issues, meeting with suppliers, documenting SOPs/work instructions, and lead procurement projects (productivity, continuous improvement, etc). Supply Chain Analyst responsibilities include coordination with Production Scheduling and suppliers to establish and monitor inventory requirements and implement processes to minimize in-plant inventory while ensuring inventory is available when needed.

Expected Outcomes/Job Functions:

Purchasing Responsibilities as a buyer (30%):

Order and schedule delivery of products for high level raw material categories. Work with Tru Vue production scheduling to coordinate requisition to purchase and prioritize delivery. Verify product availability with supplier. Review supply/delivery issues with production scheduling that may adversely impact manufacturing. Work with Tru Vue quality department and coordinate with suppliers when quality non-conformances arise. Resolve supply and quality issues with supplier’s customer service or sales representative. Issue debits and correction action requests; follow-up as necessary. Work with Tru Vue’s scheduling, customer service, sales, marketing, warehouse and quality teams when non-standard material items are requested. Submit these inquiries to current suppliers of these products or source elsewhere if needed. Meet (at least quarterly) with supplier’s representative to review quality and delivery performance, determine pricing for the next quarter (where necessary), re-establish lead times, minimum order quantities, etc.

Purchasing Responsibilities General (30%):

When necessary perform the duties of the other purchasing team members (McCook and Faribault) by processing MRO, engineering safety, marketing requisitions and quote requests.  Project leader responsible for procurement projects, working with cross functional teams to execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects.

Systematically review purchasing SOPs and processes and work with all other departments to update and improve where needed. Create and maintain analytical purchasing and receipt data as required by Tru Vue materials and operations teams.

Supply Chain Analyst Responsibilities (30%):

With input from Tru Vue’s production scheduling:

Establish, recommend and monitor inventory levels at key suppliers’ location consistent with Tru Vue’s usage.

Advance this process to reduce Tru Vue’s in-plant inventory by verifying supplier inventory and reducing delivery lead time.

Review these inventories weekly to identify potential problems and take appropriate action with suppliers.

Monthly review with supplier

Provide these suppliers with a detailed requirements forecast

Review their inventory turns, establish minimum levels by item and recommend adjustments as necessary

Resolve all inventory, delivery and performance issues to improve Tru Vue’s inventory position

Monitor Inventory items that are not automatically replenished at the supplier’s facility to establish a re-make timeline to avoid outages.

Materials Department Responsibilities (10%):

Assist in preparing monthly materials reports for operations review Research sourcing for material, packaging, tooling and special items as needed. Where appropriate assist in preparing data for contract negotiations.

The above responsibilities represent the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job title. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Therefore, on occasion, incumbents may perform other related tasks.

Education and Experience: (minimum requirements)

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, concentration in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management or related field.

2. 3-4 years of experience in Purchasing, Materials, Inventory and/or Supply Chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

3. Strong computer literacy, Microsoft Office especially Excel and Access (SQL Server a plus)

4. ERP experience required

5. Excellent research skills to investigate and source new material.

6. Strong analytical ability with attention to accuracy and detail

7. Strong project coordination skills

8. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

9. Ability to work and lead in a cross-functional team environment

10. Some travel required (10%)

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is primarily performed in an office environment. The noise level in the office is generally moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently interacts with individuals on the plant floor, near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud.

Communication Expectations:

The position routinely requires verbal and written communication in English in order to complete the daily business requirements. Verbal communications include, but are not limited to: team meetings to discuss daily department requirements, work instructions to team members, presentations to management or customers, project meetings with peers and management, communications with peers and management, and safety instructions and training. Written communications include, but are not limited to: department paperwork, projects updates, safety walkthroughs, purchase orders, continuous improvement projects, and communications with peers, customers, and management.

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.