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Fort Worth, TX
Onsite position
SUMMARY
Responsible for placing purchase orders. Duties include, but are not limited to, communication interface between Pella Corporation, Suppliers, and internal personnel. This position requires excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Problem solving and organizational skills are a must. Ability to develop complete understanding of Pella Supply Management principles and policies are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for placing purchase orders for materials consumed at manufacturing location.
Responsible for utilizing the processes defined by the Materials Management Center of Excellence.
Ability to translate the demand information received to plan and order the correct inventory levels at each manufacturing location. This may include maintenance and creation of Planning BOMs to ensure demand remains accurate.
Resolves purchase order issues including clarification, processing paperwork for substitutions, or modifications associated with the purchase order.
Provides overall assistance to Central Materials Supervisors and their responsibilities as they relate to purchase orders and suppliers' questions.
Loads and maintains part information into FeneVision and Oracle.
Works closely with many different departments and plants to assure that proper communication is relayed to both Pella personnel as well as suppliers, especially during the change order process. In many instances, this person works closely with both internal customers (maintenance, engineering, factory, and office personnel) and suppliers.
Assumes responsibility for resolving problems within defined limits, related to orders and escalates as needed to Supplier Specialist.
Assists expediting of orders to ensure on-time delivery where necessary.
Responsible for communication with manufacturing, suppliers, and Supplier Specialists on delinquent orders. Resolution to the issue will be attempted initially and other resources will be contacted as needed.
Overnight travel to Pella manufacturing plants and suppliers is expected with this position. Travel is estimated as <5% of the time but fluctuates based on business needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or Associate's degree(A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard work, Bill of Materials, change order notifications, etc. Ability to communicate effectively through written or oral communication with internal and external personnel.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Fort Worth, TX
Onsite position
SUMMARY
Responsible for placing purchase orders. Duties include, but are not limited to, communication interface between Pella Corporation, Suppliers, and internal personnel. This position requires excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Problem solving and organizational skills are a must. Ability to develop complete understanding of Pella Supply Management principles and policies are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for placing purchase orders for materials consumed at manufacturing location.
Responsible for utilizing the processes defined by the Materials Management Center of Excellence.
Ability to translate the demand information received to plan and order the correct inventory levels at each manufacturing location. This may include maintenance and creation of Planning BOMs to ensure demand remains accurate.
Resolves purchase order issues including clarification, processing paperwork for substitutions, or modifications associated with the purchase order.
Provides overall assistance to Central Materials Supervisors and their responsibilities as they relate to purchase orders and suppliers' questions.
Loads and maintains part information into FeneVision and Oracle.
Works closely with many different departments and plants to assure that proper communication is relayed to both Pella personnel as well as suppliers, especially during the change order process. In many instances, this person works closely with both internal customers (maintenance, engineering, factory, and office personnel) and suppliers.
Assumes responsibility for resolving problems within defined limits, related to orders and escalates as needed to Supplier Specialist.
Assists expediting of orders to ensure on-time delivery where necessary.
Responsible for communication with manufacturing, suppliers, and Supplier Specialists on delinquent orders. Resolution to the issue will be attempted initially and other resources will be contacted as needed.
Overnight travel to Pella manufacturing plants and suppliers is expected with this position. Travel is estimated as <5% of the time but fluctuates based on business needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or Associate's degree(A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard work, Bill of Materials, change order notifications, etc. Ability to communicate effectively through written or oral communication with internal and external personnel.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
