Materials Coordinator
Company: Brewer Company
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Why The Brewer Company (Acuity is a wholly owned subsidiary):1.
Stability 2. Helping Healers Heal 3. Benefits Above Benchmark 4.
Culture Position SummaryResponsible for procurement and inventory
management in support of operational goals and in conformance with
delivery date commitments. Develop and implement continuous
improvement initiatives while supporting production needs. Minimize
costs through by staying aware of market conditions and negotiating
prices for materials and inbound freight. Support sales and
engineering in customer costing and onboarding of suppliers and new
materialsEssential Responsibilities (other duties as assigned) --
Participate in strategic planning and establish overall supply
chain objectives with consideration given to corporate goals and
objectives as well as top level strategic goals.-- Negotiation and
procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the
operation of the Company. -- Confer with requesting parties when
specific sources are requested. -- Investigate and solve problems
in the supply chain.-- Collaborate with Manufacturing and
Engineering on matters pertaining to schedules, production,
methods, materials and designs to resolve day-to-day production
problems.-- Monitor orders in process to keep informed of
manufacturing status or schedule changes and, when needed, initiate
the necessary steps to adjust supply chain schedules.-- Maintain
optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet
customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium
transportation charges.-- Plan, organize, implement and monitor
supply chain controls, systems and procedures.-- Prepare required
reports as to performance metrics, progress of key initiatives,
departmental budget forecasts, improvement recommendations, etc.
that have to do with the function.-- Establish and maintain
purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and
ethical relationships with our vendors. Keep informed on legal
matters which affect purchasing policies.-- Keep abreast of new
developments and innovations in materials and markets. --
Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new
materials, suppliers and processes to achieve the best possible
quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery.-- Implement
continuous improvement programs, e.g. communications, training,
work simplification, cost reduction, etc.-- Maintain conformity
with work rules and regulations, administer established
disciplinary measures when warranted. -- Hold vendors accountable
for defective product by tracking and resolving non-conformances.--
Travel to trade shows and vendors occasionally.-- Responsible for
executing an accurate physical inventory quarterly.Competencies--
Collaboration-- Attention to Detail/Quality of Work-- Written and
Verbal Communication-- Problem Solving--
AccountabilityQualifications-- BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, or
Management or related field to include knowledge of purchasing,
production, planning, inventory control and related subjects-- 2-5
years of relevant work experience preferably in a manufacturing
environment-- Strong computer skills with ability to learn new
software and/or ERP systems-- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor
management-- Interest in market dynamics-- A knack for negotiation
and networking-- Ability to gather and analyze data and work with
figures; strong mathematical aptitude-- Solid judgement along with
decision making skills-- Demonstrate Acuity's core values of
Learning, Innovation, Integrity and Collaboration-- Regular and
consistent attendancePhysical DemandsOffice Work --- The worker
will spend half their time in an office setting and half in a
warehouse environment to review and evaluate materials and
inventory levels. Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,
push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.--
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions-- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to
perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and
figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive
readingWorking EnvironmentOffice / Manufacturing Floor / Warehouse
/FieldPI49f82d0cc823-25660-36504318
Keywords: Brewer Company, Waukesha , Materials Coordinator, Professions , Waukesha, Wisconsin
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