Purchasing & Production Associate

System One; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is hiring a Purchasing & Production Associate to support inventory control, procurement, and production scheduling on-site in Baltimore, MD. You will create purchase orders, manage freight, and coordinate with the Plant Manager and Customer Service to meet customer orders.

The role requires 2-3 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt to a manufacturing environment. On-site work with a focus on accuracy and timely billing is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of 1 year billing experience.
• 2-3 years experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to learn new computer skills quickly.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, goal oriented, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Run reports daily to maintain inventory levels for raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Solicit pricing, produce purchase orders, arrange inbound freight, and track delivery times.
• Process receiving paperwork and sign off on billing statements.
• Produce transfer tickets and arrange freight between warehouse and factory.
• Review reports to plan production for finished goods and schedule batches.
• Create batch tickets and size batches for mixing vessels/hoppers.
• Transfer bulk finished goods to sale units and manage inventory.
• Develop production schedules with Plant Manager based on open orders.
• Close batch tickets accurately and perform monthly inventory reviews.
• Prepare and send billing statements daily and ensure CFR 49 labeling compliance.
• Manage consign stock customer inventory reports and associated billing.
• Maintain price lists for customers and vendors; enter sales orders and request freight rates.
• Support customer service tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learning ability

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing & Production Associate
Location: Baltimore, MD 21226 (onsite)
Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Run reports daily to understand which raw materials and packaging supplies must be ordered to maintain the proper inventory levels.
• Solicit pricing from vendors, produce purchase orders and arrange incoming freight where necessary, and follow up regarding estimated time of delivery.
• Process receiving paperwork and sign off on all billing statements.
• Produce all transfer tickets and arrange freight between the public warehouse and our factory.
• Review the less than minimum reports for finished goods and determine which products need to be scheduled for production.
• Create the corresponding batch tickets, sizing the batches based upon the size of mixing vessels/hoppers and the quantity to be manufactured.
• Produce all transfers of bulk storage finished goods into units for sale.
• Work with the Plant Manager and Customer Service to develop a production schedule based upon open customer orders.
• Close all batch tickets accurately.
• Orchestrate monthly rolling inventory with the Plant Manager.
• Produce and send all billing statements daily.
• Trained on CFR 49 regarding proper labeling requirements for finished goods as well as paperwork such as the Bill of Lading.
• Manage consign stock customer inventory reports and associated billing.
• Manage all customer and vendor price lists.
• Enter sales orders and solicit freight rates for outgoing shipments.
• Assist with customer service tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 2-3 years related experience and/or training
• Minimum of 1 year billing experience
• 2-3 years experience with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to learn new computer skills quickly
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, goal oriented, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong work ethic

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.