Operations/Purchasing Manager

Forest River Bus, LLC; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Stable work environment

Fast-paced atmosphere

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in recreational vehicles is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to process orders and manage suppliers. Responsibilities include coordinating inventory control, preparing purchase orders, and working with engineering and production teams. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with experience in administrative tasks. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in administrative tasks for tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders for materials and supplies.
• Manage daily purchasing activities and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate inventory control and conduct bi-yearly physical inventory.

Skills

Discretion

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Job description

Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies and equipment.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments.
• Manage daily purchasing activities.
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Coordinate inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
• Responsible for bi-yearly physical inventory.
• Review production schedules and orders to determine work procedures and assignments.
• Monitor and develop cost targets, lead times, quality assurance, contributing to budget and planning exercises.
• Assess issues and utilize critical and analytical thinking.
• Documentation of customer information and recurring technical issues to support product programs and product development for future updates.
• Ensuring the production team has all the required equipment to complete tasks correctly.
• Work closely with engineering, design staff and outside vendors to ensure vehicles are built and designed properly.
• Work in and promote an effective team environment, including sharing information and supporting others’ success.
• Lead other assigned projects

Skills

• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment to solve complex problems.
• Detailed administrative skills for tracking and reporting.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
• Initiative: Self-starter with strong sense of ownership; Tenacity in problem solving with positive outcomes.

Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes