AddressReq ID 70008 | North Mankato, United States ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.
About the Team
The ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. team designs and manufactures hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems for off-highway machines.
The Purchasing & Logistics Manager is a skilled negotiator holding suppliers accountable to quality standards, timelines, and cost control by establishing favorable terms while also maintaining supplier relations. This individual is results focused, collaborative minded, and a creative problem solver. Effective execution in this role will have a positive impact in all areas of the business and drive the success of the company. This role is accountable for supplier quality, product availability, capacity planning and cost which requires industry knowledge and trend identification.
This role will collaborate and proactively communicate with departments throughout the organization (local, regional and divisional) in an effort to drive sales, support efficient fulfillment, uphold quality and support the financial health of the business. Responsibilities also include staff management and leadership.
What you can look forward to as Purchasing & Logistics Manager:
- Set supplier performance criteria and identify opportunities based on results.
- Review supplier scorecards to track performance and evaluate suppliers based on results.
- Hold suppliers accountable to set standards including quality and lead time.
- Proactively seek feedback from customers and warehouse teams regarding product expectations and quality standards being met.
- Negotiate favorable terms for each purchase and ensure timely delivery. Maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Manage the flow of goods from suppliers through production and quality control/testing processes.
- Determine adequate stocking levels based on forecasts and trends.
- Develop a procurement strategy that supports customer demand.
- Seek out and establish an understanding of future availability and cost trends.
- Identify and optimize the systems needed for the procurement team needs and ensure the systems are being fully utilized by suppliers and internal teams.
- Maintain data and ensure accurate reporting of supplier interactions, finances relating to procurement operations, and flow of inventory.
- Prepare reports on purchases, suppliers, stocking levels, cost analyses, sales trends, and more.
Your Profile as Purchasing & Logistics Manager:
- Bachelors’ degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration or another applicable field
- Advanced data processing skills with Microsoft Excel
- Experience in supervision and leadership
- Strong communication skills and the ability to conduct presentations
- Proven collaboration across teams and departments
- Experience with departmental budgeting, planning, and forecasting
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- SAP experience is a plus
- Proven working experience as procurement manager
Why you should choose ZF in North Mankato:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
- A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
About North Mankato:
ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. is in North Mankato, nestled in south-central Minnesota. This location offers access to “bigger city” services and amenities in the core cities of Mankato and North Mankato, surrounded by several smaller towns and rural areas, with Minneapolis/St. Paul just a short drive to the north. There is a unique combination of economic vitality, talent, livability, and resources found only in Greater Mankato. The region continues to receive national recognition in areas of livability, economy, and leisure.
Opportunities for a wide range of activities await outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and in all seasons. Mankato is a thriving arts community with quality theater, music, dance, and visual arts programs. This area offers a wide variety of sporting and recreational opportunities with multi-sport and easily accessible venues and facilities as well.
Be part of our ZF team as Purchasing & Logistics Manager and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
