DESCRIPTION

Role:
The Maintenance Procurement Analyst will report to the Maintenance Planner, with a dotted line to the Maintenance Director. The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for supporting the optimization of the procurement processes related to MRO parts. This role will support administrative tasks surrounding purchasing of materials mentioned. Maintenance Procurement Analyst will work with suppliers to ensure timely, full delivery of orders.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures prompt, accurate, creation and maintenance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Confirms all purchase orders in SAP within 48 hours
• Support process requisitions at the plant level
• Support resolution of AP issues with SAP Workflow (i.e. Workflow, GR/IR Reconciliation)
• Support and identify actions to improve overall purchasing processes for maintenance
• Develop positive relationships with suppliers and keep in close contact regarding open orders and service levels.
• Support Inventory activities (quarterly cycle counts). Make sure accuracy for inventory.
• Maintain equipment catalog profiles to drive part failure data collection on notifications
• Monitor and analyze SAP part failure data (along with supervisors and maintenance manager) to detect trends (good or bad)
• Identify and reserve parts (or create purchase requisitions) for parts and services
• Prepare work order packets for mechanics
• Accurately place materials and supplies into the storeroom by stocking shelves and putting material away.
• Store/put away incoming items in storeroom or other designated areas
• May be required to work overtime and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 1- 3 years of supply chain experience, or equivalent education, in purchasing, sales, planning, logistics, or manufacturing
• Problem solving skills
• SAP or other ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, sales
• Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent team-oriented approach is critical
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired
• Demonstrated capacity to work with teams
• This position will interact with the following stakeholders:
• Suppliers
• Freight, warehousing, suppliers
• Suppliers, vendors, strategic partners
• Mechanics

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Work Environment:

• Plant working environment
• Food manufacturing operations environment

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $70K-$85K
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures prompt, accurate, creation and maintenance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Confirms all purchase orders in SAP within 48 hours
• Support process requisitions at the plant level
• Support resolution of AP issues with SAP Workflow (i.e. Workflow, GR/IR Reconciliation)
• Support and identify actions to improve overall purchasing processes for maintenance
• Develop positive relationships with suppliers and keep in close contact regarding open orders and service levels.
• Support Inventory activities (quarterly cycle counts). Make sure accuracy for inventory.
• Maintain equipment catalog profiles to drive part failure data collection on notifications
• Monitor and analyze SAP part failure data (along with supervisors and maintenance manager) to detect trends (good or bad)
• Identify and reserve parts (or create purchase requisitions) for parts and services
• Prepare work order packets for mechanics
• Accurately place materials and supplies into the storeroom by stocking shelves and putting material away.
• Store/put away incoming items in storeroom or other designated areas
• May be required to work overtime and weekends

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 1- 3 years of supply chain experience, or equivalent education, in purchasing, sales, planning, logistics, or manufacturing
• Problem solving skills
• SAP or other ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, sales
• Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent team-oriented approach is critical
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired
• Demonstrated capacity to work with teams
• This position will interact with the following stakeholders:
• Suppliers
• Freight, warehousing, suppliers
• Suppliers, vendors, strategic partners
• Mechanic

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pound