Purchasing Manager

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

You’re the maestro of movement, the architect of flow, the person who knows how to get a product from point A to point Z without breaking a sweat, don’t worry we know how to keep you cool if you do! As a  Purchasing (Supply Chain) Manager at Big Ass Fans, you’ll orchestrate the dance between suppliers, warehouses, trucks and timelines turning chaos into choreography. We’re looking for someone who sees supply chains not as a series of tasks, but as a living, breathing system that thrives on smart decisions, bold ideas and a little bit of magic. 

If you love spreadsheets and strategy, and you get a thrill on seeing the magic played out each day then this is your playground.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, lead times and fulfillment rates.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals.
• Manage the fully supply chain lifecycle for purchase order entry to final delivery.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to align with SIOP plan.
• Use data analytics to anticipate supply needs and prevent bottlenecks.
• Adjust plans dynamically based on customer trends and business changes.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Standardize processes across departments and geographies.
• Track KPI’s such as stock outs, safety stock, inventory health and DIO/Inventory targets to forecast.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Represent the Purchasing organization in daily operations updates.
• Lead and mentor buyers through daily activities; ensuring adherence to process and supplier management.
• Maintain departmental reports (i.e. open orders, vendor on-time delivery, safety stock, customer experience reporting).
• Participate in sustaining engineering projects for material depletion.
• Utilize ERP to its full potential to ensure best practices are carried out across the purchasing group.
• Partner with plant manager to ensure timely delivery of inventory to the line.
• Minimize freight costs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; supply chain or related field preferred
• 3+ years minimum experience preferred
• Proven success leading and managing in a supply chain environment
• Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

First 90 Days

Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Purchasing Manager :

Days 1-30:

• Complete your onboarding activities, including a 4-day FANdamentals training to learn about our brand and products.
• Become familiar with all processes and procedures.
• Shadow and interact with leadership to understand purchasing strategies and needs.

Days 31-60:

• Participate in hands on plant floor training on all value stream lines.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to understand production planning and scheduling.
• Engage with suppliers to learn vendor processes and expectations.
• Shadow and interact with all buyers to understand day to day and long-term goals. 

Days 61-90+:

• Take ownership of departmental performance metrics.
• Manage and analyze forecast vs actual inventory data.
• Oversee reporting accuracy and timelines.
• Lead purchasing functions and contribute to process improvements.

The Interview Process:

1. Video Screen:  This will be a one-way video screen that goes through several questions for you to answer, leaving you a certain amount of time to respond. First time doing one of these? Be yourself! Some say it helps to settle your nerves by picturing the camera in its underwear.
2. First Conversation:  You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that didn't come out in the video screen. 
3. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with our Director of Global Sourcing, and you'll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, day to day operations and learn about the expectations of the role. 
4. The Panel Interview: As a final step, you'll come onsite for an in-person interview with a team of cross departmental BAFer's and peers to present your professional background to the group and individual time to answer specific questions. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

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Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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