Supply Chain Analyst & Purchasing Specialist
Our innovative brands specialize in high-performance coated materials for applications in wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital displays, and industrial flooring. As a global leader in anti-reflective, conservation-grade, electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings, we deliver solutions that offer protection, durability, and cutting-edge design.
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Analyst & Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in managing the procurement of high-level raw materials, supporting inventory management, and leading process improvement initiatives. This position requires strong coordination with production scheduling, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure materials are available when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Responsibilities (60%)
🔹 High-Level Raw Material Procurement (30%)
- Place orders and schedule deliveries for key raw materials.
- Collaborate with Tru Vue production scheduling to align purchasing with manufacturing priorities.
- Monitor supplier availability and resolve delivery or supply chain issues.
- Work closely with the Quality team to address non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
- Engage in quarterly supplier meetings to evaluate quality, delivery performance, pricing, and lead times.
🔹 General Purchasing Functions (30%)
- Provide backup support for purchasing team members across McCook and Faribault locations.
- Process requisitions, quotes, and orders for maintenance, repair, operations (MRO), engineering, safety, and marketing.
- Lead procurement projects focused on cost savings, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and refine purchasing SOPs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Develop analytical reports to support purchasing and materials management.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management (30%)
- Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels at key supplier locations.
- Implement strategies to minimize in-plant inventory while ensuring adequate supply.
- Conduct weekly inventory reviews to proactively address potential shortages.
- Provide monthly forecasts to suppliers, monitoring inventory turnover and adjusting minimum stock levels as needed.
- Resolve inventory and supply chain issues to enhance efficiency and availability.
- Identify and coordinate re-make timelines for non-automated inventory replenishment.
Materials & Reporting (10%)
- Prepare monthly materials reports for operational reviews.
- Research and source new materials, packaging, tooling, and special items.
- Assist in contract negotiations by compiling relevant data and market insights.
Qualifications & Experience
✅ Education & Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field (preferred).
- 3-4 years of experience in Purchasing, Inventory, Materials, or Supply Chain Management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
✅ Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical ability with a focus on accuracy and detail.
- Excellent research skills for sourcing new materials and evaluating suppliers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access (SQL Server knowledge is a plus).
- Experience with ERP systems is required.
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring **efficient procurement.
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