Purchasing Specialist

Amerhart, an SBP Brand is currently looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our VALUES based organization. This role will be supporting purchasing efforts in our Sheboygan Falls Location to issue Purchase Orders (PO), match POs to vendor acknowledgements, proof PO to acknowledgement and make corrections to PO along with completing scheduling tasks for manufacturing. The position will report to the Estimating Team Manager for a market-leading vertically integrated panel processor and contract wood product manufacturer in the Central Industrial Region.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Focus daily on reporting and improving internal scheduling, inventory, and supply chain issues to include receipt, transfer and reman of product.
• Areas of responsibility include scheduling, forecasting, inventory control accuracy, and purchasing. This position will focus on optimizing the scheduling process for improved material flow and overall customer satisfaction.
• Analyze products, specifications, ordering trends, etc. to optimize inventory levels maintained at local manufacturing and distribution center.
• Communicate and work closely with the Branch Management Team, Sales Representatives (Inside and Outside), Central Buyers and customers to ensure scheduled production meets needs of branch.
• Required to maintain the accuracy of the local branch center’s inventory system through AP reconciliation and open PO lists
• Negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of raw materials with network of suppliers and Central Buyers.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Technology capacity

Required cognitive and psychological characteristics:

• Able to demonstrate exceptional analytical skills with ability and knowledge to develop and utilize spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be a self-starter who takes initiative.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office; Knowledge and experience with Agility software desirable.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests from various departments within the organization.
• Must have strong organizational and project management skills
• Must be able to develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Must be able to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Must be able to recommend and implement process improvements.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or HS GED required.
• An associate's degree in supply chain management preferred.
• 3-5 years inventory control experience and/or planning in manufacturing industry.
• Hands on expertise in planning, scheduling, shipping, receiving, capacity planning, inventory control, and purchasing in an ERP environment required.
• Computer knowledge including a good understanding of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong math and analytical skills.

$24.00/hr.-$29.00/hr. based on experience

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVEyour future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1stof the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.