Job Description

Job Location Fayetteville Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR 72701

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN. Our facilities are top-notch and company culture is healthy. Decisions are made quickly, good ideas are embraced, excellence and effort are rewarded, and we have the resources to do what we need to do. Solving the problems of a large and highly automated manufacturing and distribution company are interesting and exciting.

If you want to be a part of a team that strives to manufacture superior quality tools, works hard, is nimble, and challenges status quo, then this might be the right opportunity for you!

Our Fayetteville, AR location is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Procurement/Replenishment & Logistics arms of our Supply Chain team. This position is accountable to our Director of Supply Chain and is based out of our Fayetteville, AR facility. This is not a remote position.

• Strategic planning, assessing future supply and transportation logistics, and ensuring the right amount of product is available at the right place and the right time.
• Operate daily at the intersection of operations and leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners like Engineering, Operations, Sales, Sourcing, Product Development, and Maintenance.
• Leverage the scale of our procurement system.
• Use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 4+ years' experience in business management, merchandising, or related area - strong preference for a candidate with an engineering degree
• Previous experience leading supply chain teams, strongly preferred.
• Proficient understanding of MRP Materials Resource Planning operating principles, required
• Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners
• Familiarity with the import or export process of containers, LCL, or bulk material, as well as documentation requirements associated with import and export of goods. Direct experience, strongly preferred.
• Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience
• Ability to manage, analyze, and make decisions using large volumes of data
• Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Team orientation with ability to be self-directed

MARSHALLTOWN offers comprehensive total rewards packages to include competitive wages, matching 401k retirement plans, Dental, Traditional and High Deductible Health Plans with employer HSA contributions, and vacation eligibility, just to name a few!

MARSHALLTOWN is proud to provide equal employment opportunity to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.