Inventory and Purchasing Specialist

Description

IKG is the leading  manufacturer of bar grating for a variety of industries: including industrial,  architectural, government, safety and more. Since 1902, IKG has maintained  its’ position by having a dedication towards quality materials, improving  technologies, and providing exceptional customer service. You will part of an  experienced team working closely with the customer, helping ensure all  projects are a success. From inquiry to installation,?IKG prides itself  in?Forging Partnerships™?and?creating products?that?withstand the test of  time.? 

SUMMARY

Responsible for  coordination of estimated materials as defined by Engineering and Production  departments in the ERP system to the actual physical material usage.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor all inventory       transactions including internal manufacturing consumption, external       material purchases, and subcontracting costs.
• Monitor materials as they       are processed through the various manufacturing processes.
• Monitor existing procedures       and introduces new procedures to ensure materials are correctly       issued to projects and customer orders.
• Initiate and manage       inventory cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy thresholds.
• Organize, plan, and lead       semi-annual plant wide inventory event.
• Monitor material returns,       inter-plant transfers, and other production related inventory       transactions.
• Coordinate with Production       department to ensure accurate and timely production reporting.
• Will be required to perform       other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Responsible for Material       Requisitions
• Responsible for purchasing       for manufacturing related Supplies 
• Responsible for Coordinating       Material transfers and information with external suppliers 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School education       required. Four-year degree from an accredited college or university       degree is preferred.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience        in a MRP based environment with direct inventory counting and/or        reconciliation responsibilities In the ERP system.
  • Knowledge of production,        material control, and manufacturing processes,
  • Knowledge of material        procurement procedures, and awareness of marketplace conditions.
  • Must have excellent        written, oral communications, administrative, and data entry skills
  • Must have excellent        critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must have ability to work        both within a team, and as a facilitator among several different teams.
  • Must be a highly effective        communicator with vendors, co-workers, management, and customers.
  • Microsoft office Proficient        
• Ability to apply concepts of       basic math and algebra

Competencies: 

• Customer Service - Responds       to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills -       Maintains confidentiality.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks        clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and        gets clarification; responds well to questions.
  • Written Communication -        Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;        Varies writing style to meet needs.
  • Planning/Organizing -        Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
  • Quality - Demonstrates        accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote        quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to        ensure quality.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is        consistently at work and on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches       others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others       with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;       Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Language Skills:  

• Ability to read and       interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance       instructions, industry standards, as well as quality and procedure       manuals.  
• Ability to write routine       reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to convey detailed       material and process requirements to internal and external        stakeholders. 
• Ability to speak effectively       before groups of customers, vendors or employees of organization.

Physical Demands:  The physical activity  of this position involves standing, and  walking, and moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Conveying detailed or  important instructions to co-workers accurately. Hearing involves the ability  to receive detailed information through oral communication. The position  requires medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up  to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move  objects.  The visual acuity requirements include visual recognition of  various parts in many sizes and finishes.  The ability to visually  inspect and detect defects and irregularities in materials is also required.

Work Environment: 

• The employee is subject to       inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but       not necessarily from temperature changes.  
• While performing the duties       of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical       parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• PPE such as steel toe boots,       hard hats, hearing and eye protection is required in production areas in       which the employee will be working.
• The employee may be subject       to paint fumes, dust, and toxins that may affect the respiratory       system. 

Disclaimer

This job  description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work  performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to  contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,  responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this  position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action  employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for  employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation;  genetic traits, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.”