Plant Purchasing Manager

Job Title:
Plant Purchasing Manager

Location:
Mocksville, NC

Job Overview:

* Manages material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material to support production operations

* Serve as an escalation point with Material Planners when Planners are not able to resolve issues effectively

* Ensure that Planning Team is trained and effectively utilizing ERP tools and IR standard work

* Champion Lean for Materials Planning functions

* Own the stocking and replenishment strategy for all site raw material

* Lead the inventory optimization strategy for site

* Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions and supporting development plans

* Serves as liaison for cross-functional collaboration for supplier quality, GRNI, Accounts Payable, engineering changes, NPD, etc.

Responsibilities:

* Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items.

* Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.

* Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process

* Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts

* Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.

* Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.

* Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.

* Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.

* Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Procurement when issues occur.

* Ensure resolution of invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.

* Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates for sales orders.

* Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, and total current demand by product family, and priority information.

* Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.

* Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.

* Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary. Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.

* Productivity: identify and implement cost reduction/productivity projects to meet the corporate initiatives/goals. Maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management (MBA desirable).

* APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) strongly desired or hiring commitment to obtain in first 18 months of employment.

* A minimum of 5 years of experience in the integrated functions of materials management in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, MRP manufacturing practices, and progressive supplier relationships.

* A minimum of 5 years in managerial experience focusing on standardizing planning & execution, reducing sourcing complexity, and talent development.

* Experience with Pull system replenishment (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.

* Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.

* Experience with visual management systems.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.