Buyer - Full-time hybrid position

Covercraft; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Matching

STD/Life/Accident insurance

Generous PTO

FSA

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Covercraft Industries LLC seeks a Buyer for a full-time hybrid role in Landrum, SC. Responsible for procurement, scheduling, and expediting designated goods and services with authority to issue POs up to $50k and six-month commitments. Requires two years in manufacturing buying/expediting and strong vendor coordination.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement, three days in-office and up to two days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Under limited supervision, responsible for procurement, scheduling and expediting of designated goods and services.
• Must be able to issue purchase orders up to $50k and long-term commitment up to six months.
• Two years as a Junior Buyer or Expediter in a manufacturing environment with a computer-generated system.

Responsibilities

• Procure, schedule and expedit e designated goods and services under limited supervision.
• Issue purchase orders up to $50k and manage long-term commitments up to six months.
• Determine availability of supply for requested items and coordinate with vendors to improve delivery schedules.
• Reconcile accounts payable invoices against purchase orders and invoices.
• Assist with initial stages of DMR and work with vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors and support Planning & Inventory Manager and Senior Buyer.
• Coordinate inventory counting with shipping and ensure WIP and finished goods sheets are reconciled.

Job description

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Buyer - Full-time hybrid position

Full Time Indirect Labor South Carolina, Landrum, SC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1611

Salary Range: $25.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Covercraft Industries, LLC is the leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden since 1965. We’re rapidly expanding and want to add energetic, goal-oriented new team members who will join in our growth in these exciting industries.

Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories. Covercraft expects to accomplish this by embracing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation and being Customer-Focused.

Our team members are the key to our success and that is why we offer career opportunities with outstanding benefits including:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident)
• Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1 st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2 nd year of employment; Paid holidays; Paid Bereavement
• FSA -Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing Plan – All active team members are eligible
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under limited supervision, will be responsible for procurement, scheduling and expediting of designated goods and services.
• Have authority to issue purchase orders up to $50k and long-term commitment up to six months.
• Determine availability of supply for requested items.
• Contacts vendors to improve delivery schedules.
• Reconciliation of accounts payable invoices that reflects variances between purchase order and invoice.
• Responsible for distribution of initial stages of DMR and working with vendor to correct quality issues.
• Anything else deemed necessary by department manager.
• Junior Buyer: Must purchase, schedule and expedite specific goods and services based on information obtained from computer reports and purchase request as directed by Planning & Inventory Manager and Senior Buyer. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors.
• Senior Buyer: Responsible for purchasing adequate amounts to support production with fabric, key component accessories and forecasted numbers, in assisting with the PIM. Responsible for inventory counting, maintaining WIP and finished goods sheets and reconciling the inventory. Ensures cycle counts are coordinated with shipping department on a weekly basis.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to learn and apply purchasing methods and procedures; interprets and analyzes data.
• Prepare and maintain procurement records and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface in a professional manner with all levels of personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to use general office equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing terminology preferred.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two years as a Junior Buyer or Expediter in a manufacturing environment utilizing a computer-generated system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to sit for long periods of time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

Covercraft Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer participates in E-Verify. We are a drug-free workplace. Pay starts at $25 per hour and is based on experience. This hybrid position will be 3 days per week in-office and up to 2 days per week remote.