Description of Position:
We are now seeking an experienced Purchasing and Logistics Manager to join our growing team at our Lynn, Massachusetts location! The duties and responsibilities of this job are as follows:
- Purchasing of all inventoried and non-inventory products for the Lynn, MA facility
- Coordinate drop shipments on behalf of ERC between the various distribution centers within The Tranzonic Companies
- Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, including spot buy purchases
- Obtain trucking rates for incoming/outgoing shipments, both for salesreps and for long haul shipments
- Schedule inbound shipments with vendors
- Track purchase order delivery
- Follow up on delayed drop shipments
- Ensure that inventory integrity is at appropriate levels through regular cycle counting
- Work with VP of Sales to ensure that underperforming inventory is minimized and removed from warehouse
- Develop and execute regular inventory rationalization work
- Regular review of lead times, safety stocks, and service levels to achieve service level and key inventory goals
- Research problematic freight and vendor invoices for payment
- Monitor and release backorders
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Business, supply chain, accounting or similar degree
- Deep understanding of inventory management fundamentals including, ABC ranking, Services levels, safety stocks, lead times, turn and earn, ROIC, etc.
- Understands procurement principles including use of EOQ, Min Max, reorder points, etc.
- Understands VMI, JIT, and other vendor management principles
- Can negotiate with suppliers
- Understands fundamental inventory accounts like FIFO, Inventory reserve, DIOH, and balance sheet impact
- Understands the importance of good inbound practices and product flow through warehouse
- Understands production scheduling in a manufacturing environment
- Has used statistical modeling demand planning/forecasting
- Demonstrates ability to communicate among multiple constituencies and departments
- Understands the importance of coordination with operations and has ability to build support for initiatives
- Is capable of developing analytics and understands chain of custody
About ERC:
Established in 1921, ERC began by processing and distributing recycled textile rags to local companies in New England. Today ERC recycles over 3 MILLION pounds of textiles per year providing wiping products to businesses throughout North America and internationally. ERC is also committed to using renewable energy. We installed an entire solar farm on the roof of our 80,000 square foot warehouse to help generate our electricity and offset our carbon footprint.
Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@ercwipe.com to apply for this position.
