Buyer/Inventory Analyst

Usfarathane; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer/Inventory Analyst to join their dynamic team in Riverside, MO. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of production by managing material orders and inventory levels. The ideal candidate will be adept at problem-solving and possess strong mathematical skills. In this position, you will engage in cycle counting, monitor vendor performance, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, and 401k plans.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Climate Controlled Environment

Job Promotional Opportunities

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to calculate figures and solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Order materials to support production needs and maintain inventory levels.
• Participate in cycle counts and monitor delivery performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Inventory Management

Education

Associate Degree

Technical School Education

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position: Buyer/Inventory Analyst

Location: Riverside, MO

Job Id: 1511

# of Openings: 1

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Buyer/Inventory Analyst at our Riverside, MO facility.

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Summary: This position is responsible for ordering materials to support production needs while meeting assigned plant inventory levels. This position will also be responsible to participate in cycle count activities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review Suggested MRP and order material to support needs of plant production schedules.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels as assigned to meet company objectives.
• Responsible for scheduled cycle counting of raw material, components and finished goods.
• Responsible for inputting receipts for all purchased items, as a backup to the Customer Service Representative.
• Track materials for engineering changes and balance outs to ensure minimal obsolescence.
• Complete freight studies to determine proper order schedules to reduce overall freight costs.
• Monitor and approve inbound freight charges.
• Assist in plant organization by setting up proper storage locations for all purchased components.
• Assist as required in plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals.
• Participate in APQP process for new launch activities.
• EDI and/or email release orders to vendors on a weekly basis.
• Purchase MRO items as requested by Materials Manager.
• Support plant annual physical inventory activity.
• Investigate and adjust negative inventory of purchased parts daily as well as inventory variances.
• Monitor delivery performance for all vendors.
• Initiate material follow-up for any vendors behind schedule.
• Cross train within department to support scheduling activities as needed including back up for Customer Service Representative.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas.
• Perform all duties as requested by the Materials Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Employee will frequently be required to operate a lift truck or to operate other equipment.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.