Field Supply Associate

Summary The role of the Field Supply Associate IV is to support the vehicle repair process through inventory planning, purchasing negotiation, process compliance and training to ensure business growth, cost savings and customer retention across his/her area. This position reports to the Field Inventory Planning Manager and provides support to the Director of Operations & the FMS Operations organization. Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm Schedule: Monday - Friday Travel is required (25%-50%) This job will support the FMS Ops Blue Grass BU and Great Lakes BU. Essential Functions Supports DOO and DQFM in all aspects of inventory, tire, and outside repair vendor management as expert for area Measure, track and perform on-going analysis to ensure inventory purchasing, tire applications, outside repair and financial objectives are met Accountable for key purchasing and inventory measurements and controls across his/her area Support, communicate and ensures compliance with all company-wide mandated parts, tire and outside repair policies, procedures and processes Support, communicate and implement all corporate & regional inventory management, tire management and outside repair vendor management initiatives Train, develop, provide input for performance management of personnel within assigned business unit (CSC, PRP, TRPs, etc.) Support, visit and build relationships with local, regional and national suppliers AP Field Support - capture/ show tactical solutions; track/ report defects and create feedback loop for all Accounts Payable functions for their assigned locations/BU's Additional Responsibilities Develop a local inventory model for each supported location Ensure parts room layout is consistent with standards Support and/or participate in location inventory counts and inventory planning activities for all location closures, start-ups and take-overs Manage parts aging and obsolescence to eliminate obsolete parts reserve Monitor local purchasing for each Ryder location to verify that vendor is honoring national and local negotiated pricing levels Provide training to shop personnel on inventory & purchasing procedures Coordinate weekly virtual scrap tire process Conduct branch reviews Contribute to the control of 800s/discretionary spend by developing and monitoring an 800s budget for each location/BU; provide feedback to location mgmt Performs other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Effective leadership skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Effective interpersonal skills Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices Knowledge of Parts Operations, Purchasing, Truck Parts & Assemblies advanced required Qualifications H.S. diploma/GED required Three (3) years or more in purchasing, parts and inventory management, maintenance operations required Knowledge of Parts Operations, Purchasing, Truck Parts & Assemblies advanced required DOT Regulated: No Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder System, Inc.