Specialist - Maintenance

Specialist - Maintenance Location: Gallatin, TN, US 37066 Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement The Parts Coordinator is responsible for maintaining stock levels in all maintenance storerooms and developing and maintaining vendor relationships. You will be the main contact point for all vendors including setting up service agreements. Generating, adjusting and maintaining Purchase orders and invoices. Creating and maintaining vendor relationships with existing and new vendors. Maintaining records and documents of all purchasing activities. Conducting yearly and quarterly audits by cycle counting spare parts to ensure accuracy in quantities. Collaborate with internal departments to better understand purchasing needs for each department. Maintain a functional and organized parts storeroom. Work with accounting team to analyze and reconcile any pricing/invoicing discrepancies. Call, email, meet with vendors for quotes for services or parts needed. Work closely with Maintenance Planner to ensure correct parts are ordered for work scheduled to be completed. Collecting information on spare parts to be able to enter data into SAP to create a record flow. Ensure delivery of parts ordered. Track orders placed. Overall Inventory management. Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation’s business objectives. Knowledge, Skills and Experience HS degree or GED; Degree or certification in Accounting or related field preferred. 3 years experience working in a high paced manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge and application of an ERP (SAP/S4 HANA) system. Previous experience using Ariba Purchasing software. Demonstrated knowledge and application of SOX Compliance. Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal. Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team. Have an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines. Have an awareness of and the ability to follow FDA, GMP and Food Safety guidelines. Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned. Must be able to multi-task. Excellent computer skills and experience in extracting and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools such as Excel. Efficient with all Microsoft Office products. Experience using QAD, SAP, and application of a ERP. Must have good computer skills. Physical Requirements Moderate degree of physical activity. Continuous standing and frequent walking. Frequent bending and reaching. Frequent stair/ladder climbing. May handle potentially hazardous equipment or material. Requires lifting not to exceed 50 lbs. Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Bringing Your Best Self to Work As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: Competitive compensation Paid time off Parental leave Family planning support Associate resource groups Volunteering & community impact opportunities Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! Because in the company of family, all things are possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr