Job Description

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

Maintains relationships with suppliers and may identify local suppliers for indirect materials. Establishes economic order quantities (EOQ) and shipment cadence for every component. Understands and monitors purchasing triggers, discrete purchase orders and automated vendor schedules. Monitors flow of components from suppliers to the plant to ensure optimized packaging and compliance with EOQ directives.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Acts as a liaison between multiple departments to ensure the delivery of appropriate component parts to manufacturing facilities through ordering and expediting as needed

2. Monitors purchase requisitions and invoices including: expediting shipments by preparing/following up on orders and obtaining certifications of delivery

3. Maintains necessary records of purchase, price, stock and consumption, supplier/vendor, specifications and catalog files.

4. Manages relationships with suppliers and internal functions and proactively communicates demand schedules to suppliers

5. Maintains supplier requisite programs to manage unanticipated demand spikes as needed; creates and manages lead-time reduction programs with suppliers

6. Analyzes purchasing practices, evaluates quotes and performs cost/price and value analysis to recommend or develop alternative suppliers

7. Ensures compliance with supplier contracts and commercial terms sheets

8. Maintains records for tooling at vendors and submits capital requests for tooling upgrades or replacement with sufficient lead time

9. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of sourcing/supply strategies, materials requirements planning and other replenishment planning techniques

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and to build business relationships

• Ability to represent the company with suppliers in a business-like, professional manner. Must be able to build and sustain relationships

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and component applications, statistical process controls and other quality management techniques

• Knowledge of basic Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) principles

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”