Purchasing Specialist

Packaging Components Controller (Purchasing Specialist)*This position is located onsite in Marathon City, WI*Position Summary:The Packaging Components Controller (Purchasing Specialist) is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing, inventory, and material planning data within the SAP ERP environment utilizing GIB/DCO optimization tools. This position ensures material availability for production while minimizing inventory investment through effective planning, purchasing control, supplier coordination, and master data governance. This position will report directly to the Corrugated Dry Ingredients Lead.Essential Functions:Maintain purchasing and planning master data within SAP ERP, including material masters, purchasing info records, source lists, and vendor dataCreate Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Scheduling Agreements for the creation and releases of assigned materialsMonitor system-generated purchase recommendations and ensure alignment with business requirements.Utilize GIB/DCO inventory optimization tools to manage stocking policies, reorder parameters, safety stock levels, and service targetsSupport ongoing SAP and GIB/DCO enhancements, testing, and continuous improvement initiativesAnalyze planning exceptions and recommend corrective actionsFollow-up on supplier commitments to ensure timely deliveries and expedite if necessaryMaintain effective working relationships with suppliers, customers and coworkers, while maintaining a high level of professional conduct and to safeguard the confidentiality of supplier price informationBack up Purchasing Controllers and Purchasing CoordinatorsCoordinate releases through customer's portals as well as MCC SAP systemReview demand variability, lead times, and service level targets to optimize inventory settingsManage procurement activities for assigned component categories (Film, Corrugated, Ingredients, Labels, Consumables)Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent required, post-secondary education preferred1-2 years' experience in an office setting required with prior purchasing and inventory/material planning experience preferredUnderstanding of MRP, inventory management, forecasting and purchasing best practicesComfort using Microsoft Excel with basic to intermediate skills within the programPrior experience with an SAP/ERP system is a plusAbility to work in a fast paced environment while being a team playerAbility to work on your own and problem solve using critical thinking and logical well thought out decisionsFantastic written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detail is a mustEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.