Purchasing Analyst - Remote

Purchasing Analyst

Exempt

Reports To: Director of Glass Procurement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for purchasing automotive glass for the replacement market based on quality, price and lead-time to maintain inventory stock levels. Evaluation, decision-making and communication skills are extremely important in this job and incumbent must have strong attention to detail and be efficient with time-management.

To be successful as a Purchasing Analyst, it’s preferred to have working knowledge of automotive glass parts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Source and purchase automotive glass parts for the replacement market.
• Monitor, evaluate and order replenishment parts to maintain inventory levels by geographic region.
• Purchasing product based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.
• Analyze current and incoming inventory levels according to active dates to build part orders.
• Analyze vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance when ordering SKUs.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance of individual parts by location.
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases.
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
• Participate in team activity to manage purchasing and order flow, review inventory transfer planning between regional Branches.
• Closely work and communicate with Supply Chain Team Members.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Detail-oriented and focused team player who is able to organize, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about maintaining and purchasing inventory.
• Advanced skills in analyzing, interpreting part data in relation to inventory stock levels in a fast changing market environment.
• Understands the Supply Chain of automotive glass parts for the replacement market.
• Enjoys and thrives in fast paced, high volume fluid work environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Technical software skills relating to the use of the accessory products in the replacement market preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Accountability and personal organization are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• College degree in business administration or related field OR a combination of successful equivalent experience and education.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Automotive purchasing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and making fine discriminations in sound; Exerting up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or upright, for prolonged periods of time, traverse stairs, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch occasionally during 8-10-hour work shift.

OTHER:

Mygrant Glass Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mygrant Glass Company will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except when doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need assistance or need to request accommodations, please contact HR@MygrantGlass.com.

This job description is subject to change at any time by Company.