Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Description: are you looking for a place to work where you aren’t just buying stuff, but making a difference in a mission driven company, while working with a fun community people? with a mix of remote and in office/warehouse time (in a safe, fully vaccinated, and masked workplace), you’ll get to know who you’re working with and what you’re buying to maximize efficiency! we “hire strange” – check us out ! (and when you’re in office, check out the wear your vitality dress code .)
The responsibility of the purchasing manager is to purchase inventory needs according to sales order and pipeline demand to ensure all raw materials arrive on the designated timelines to fill orders, while increasing inventory turns.
Also, the purchasing manager will carry out the supply chain team vision statement: to manage the overall supply chain and logistics strategy through exception communication with internal and external customers to ensure all orders meet timeline expectations, while increasing inventory turns.
About us
Based in blue bell, pa, american reading company (arc) is an educational services company serving over a quarter million students in 50 states, partnering with districts across the country since 1998 to foster independent reading and ensure academic successArc is a mission-driven company, providing language arts solutions, including the best, most diverse collections on the market in english and spanish k-12We are a high growth, triple bottom line (people, planet, profit), and 100% solar-powered organization.
Sample of responsibilities for the purchasing manager
Mrp - the process by which demand is gathered and pos are distributed to vendors
Lead time projections and purchasing suggestions
Utilize sales projections and minimum order quantities from vendors to determine minimum and maximum inventory levels
Daily dashboard tracking of kpis and other key metrics
Collaborating with sales, operations, curriculum and instruction, customer care, and finance teams
Innovate the purchasing process and implement new procedures as needed
Increasing margins without compromising customer satisfaction
Measuring and tracking supply chain kpis
Evaluating and building networks that are flexible, responsive, innovative, and resilient
Actively diversify our vendor pool
Sample of responsibilities that the purchasing manager will work on with the supply chain team
Negotiating the best price from vendors with optimum terms of sale
Comparing vendors’ products and pricing, on a regular basis
Sourcing new vendors and products, as needed
Creating purchase orders for on time delivery and work with vendors as needed on lead time and back orders
Performing regular calls/visits with critical vendors to review product quality and product forecasting
Reducing number of customer concerns through training of team members
Executing and expanding edi implementation; working closely with ap to ensure a cohesive system
Requirements:
Must provide proof of covid-19 vaccination
Preferred previous warehouse experience and experience with warehouse management system
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt in an ever-changing work environment – check out this oldie, but goodie video of our warehouse
Exhibits flexibility, composure, and patience
A proactive thinker who exhibits creativity, common sense, and the ability to problem solve
Thrives in a complex environment and is comfortable working with diverse teams
Accountable to deadlines; dependable
Multitasks successfully
Collaborates and works with a team; pitches in when the need arises
“can-do” attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow
Excellent communication skills
Growth mindset
Working knowledge of microsoft office suite and experience
Additional information
The position has an office and warehouse component (there are remote work options)
You may be exposed to dust, heat, cold, and humidity when in the warehouse
Bending, squatting, and/or lifting to fifty pounds to move, identify, or locate product may be needed
Work attire requires closed-toe shoes but otherwise wear your own vitality
Why you’ll want to join our team
The opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way, in a rapidly growing, socially responsible company.
A competitive salary and benefits such as 16 days pto plus holidays, 401k, and employer contribution to the cost of health insurance.
Additional benefit options available, such as a short & long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and a children’s home library collection.
We are an equal opportunity employer who greatly values our strength through diversity.
We are a dog and family friendly environment.
We are dedicated to our mission of every student in america reading on or above grade level.
We are committed to business as a vehicle for social justice.
Additional information
No resumes will be considered without a cover letter
No third-party applications please
No phone calls please
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
