Materials Management Administrator (Huntley, IL)

PALFINGER

Schaumburg (IL)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Medical insurance
Vision and dental insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Wellness program

Job summary

PALFINGER is seeking a Materials Management Administrator (Spare Parts) for our Huntley, IL location to support procurement, inventory control, and vendor data management.

You will source parts, manage BOM alignment, and coordinate stock transfers, working closely with receiving to resolve issues and improve inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in vendor management or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of material setup and management within an inventory management system, preferably SAP.
  • Customer service mindset to provide the best available solutions in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, plus knowledge of SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Determine appropriate vendors for sourcing parts and materials; create and maintain accurate supporting documentation and establish selling prices based on vendor purchase pricing.
  • Create and maintain part numbers and ensure accurate bill of materials (BOM) alignment to final product requirements, including creating product orders for stock kits.
  • Monitor and maintain goods receipts vs. inventory reports for finance, resolving discrepancies and correcting material invoicing or receiving errors.
  • Create non-inventory purchase orders, manage transfers between facilities, and adjust material inventory levels as required to support operations.
  • Manage parts within the SAP inventory management system, including creating, updating, and removing items, while partnering with receiving to resolve inbound material issues and coordinate vendor replacements or credits.

Skills

Vendor management
SAP
Excel
Customer service
Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP
Excel

Job description

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

PALFINGER stands for the most innovative, reliable, and economical lifting solutions worldwide, used on commercial vehicles, for bridge inspection equipment and in the maritime sector. We are looking for a Materials Management Administrator (Spare Parts) to facilitate inventory data management, procurement and vendor data for the PALFINGER North America Team at our Huntley, IL location. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Your Responsibilities
  • Determine appropriate vendors for sourcing parts and materials; create and maintain accurate supporting documentation and establish selling prices based on vendor purchase pricing.
  • Create and maintain part numbers and ensure accurate bill of materials (BOM) alignment to final product requirements, including creating product orders for stock kits.
  • Monitor and maintain goods receipts vs. inventory reports for finance, resolving discrepancies and correcting material invoicing or receiving errors.
  • Create non-inventory purchase orders, manage transfers between facilities, and adjust material inventory levels as required to support operations.
  • Manage parts within the SAP inventory management system, including creating, updating, and removing items, while partnering with receiving to resolve inbound material issues and coordinate vendor replacements or credits.
Your Qualifications
  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in vendor management or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of material setup and management within an inventory management system, preferably SAP.
  • Customer service mindset to provide the best available solutions in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, plus knowledge of SAP preferred.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation of $57-60K.
  • 401(k) with Company match.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
  • Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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