Line Buyer: Supplier Liaison & Inventory Optimizer

Winnebago Industries; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Job summary

Winnebago Industries is seeking a Line Buyer at our Middlebury, Indiana location to support the Purchasing Agent and ensure timely resolution of supplier issues. The role involves entering supplier requirements, tracking cycle counts, and maintaining accurate MRPs and reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, reviewing purchase orders, and supporting quarterly inventory processes while ensuring smooth material flow and data accuracy for leadership and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook email).
• Broad knowledge of RV products and components is required.
• Analytical and strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly report and reorder items/parts as needed for cycle counts.
• Collaborate with vendors for coverage and quality issues.
• Run daily reports to communicate with suppliers on requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Assist Purchasing Agent with MRP parts and expedite shortages.
• Review Purchasing Agent's MRP purchase orders.
• Work with Inventory Control to manage obsolete materials.
• Contact vendors with issues as first line of defense for the Purchasing Agent.
• Place Hot Orders per Purchasing Agent request.
• Track and report daily offline reports; prepare weekly graphs for the Plant Manager.
• Prepare the weekly Working Capital Report.
• Address invoice issues with accounting for items of coverage.
• Manage vendor cycle counts and order confirmations.
• Daily shortage walk to monitor inventory movement.
• Review PCN and TDs for cycle count items to ensure sufficiency.
• Answer radio calls from receivers and lines.
• Review Purchasing Agent orders for completion.
• Assist in quarterly inventory processes.
• Run track reports for receivers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winnebago Industries is seeking a Line Buyer at our Middlebury, Indiana location to support the Purchasing Agent and ensure timely resolution of supplier issues. The role involves entering supplier requirements, tracking cycle counts, and maintaining accurate MRPs and reports.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, reviewing purchase orders, and supporting quarterly inventory processes while ensuring smooth material flow and data accuracy for leadership and accounting teams.