Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

Larson's Buyer procures the goods and services for our manufacturing plants based in Brookings, South Dakota and Mocksville, NC. This individual will interface with suppliers to manage quotation requests, place orders, and ensure the timely delivery of products to our Larson sites. Will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, factory, warehouses, and transportation teams. Maintains relationships with key stakeholders and reports metrics that drive continuous improvement, high fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast-paced environment. Develop long-range planning while considering inventory levels, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity.

YOUR ROLE:

• The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels by product category through the review of forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc.
• Prepares purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend.
• Maintains system item purchasing attributes as directed by the operations leadership team.
• Plans and directs the flow of raw materials into manufacturing.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users, both internal and external.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Executes non-conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received.
• Supplier Report Card monthly review
• Analyze data to determine component order quantity. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of relevant Materials, Scheduling, Supply Chain related experience
• Strong customer service skills including oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Access) with an emphasis in Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or four year degree preferred

• 2 - 5 years previous relevant experience preferred (or combination of education and experience)

• MRP/ERP experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, actively pursues and drives continuous improvement activities, and demonstrates strong leadership
• Strong skills in analytics, problem-solving, negotiation and communication

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire
• Scholarship program for childrenof employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Innovation products
• Culture committed to work life balance with hybrid work schedules and generous PTO

As part of Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/LARSON/Solar Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low.

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Candidates for positions with FBIN must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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