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Ashley Furniture Industries

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Job Snapshot

Location:

Midwest Wisconsin, WI 54612

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Manufacturing
Retail
Sales - Marketing

Manages Others:

Job Type:

Purchasing - Procurement
Business Opportunity
Other

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

At least 2 year(s)

Travel:

Negligible

Post Date:

11/4/2009

Contact Information

Ref ID:

MROPurch

Description At Ashley Furniture Industries Your Career is Pointed in the Right Direction!

#1 Furniture Manufacturer in the U.S.

Vision Statement
We want to be the best furniture company!

Mission Statement
* Improve Quality * Reduce Cost * Do More Business * Be Profitable * Stay in Business
We are actively seeking a Purchasing Specialist in our Arcadia, WI facility. This position plays an integral role in Ashley Furniture Industries future success in meeting our customers’ needs and our continued growth.

Job Description
Below is a list of tasks this position is required to facilitate.

Ensure appropriate MRO parts, materials, and supplies are provided to internal customers using the best cost management practices while maintaining favorable supplier relationships.
Work with internal customers to determine material requirements.
Make purchases and follow up with suppliers on the status of orders, expedite if necessary.
Ensure quality, quantity, and on-time delivery of materials meets or exceeds requirements.
Ensure proper inventory control of the MRO Stores areas.
Enter and maintain transaction and measurement data timely and accurately using asset management system software.
Provide recommendations for the development of buying strategies, product and value research, and analysis.

Benefits
Ashley invests in the latest production equipment, transportation, design systems and business tools. We also invest in people. Below is a list of some of the benefits that Ashley offers to employees.

Opportunities to Advance in Your Career
Internal Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Health, Dental & Life Insurance
Profit Sharing & 401K Plan
Vacation
Holidays
Employee Events

Requirements Listed below are the requirements for this position:

Effective time/project management skills to meet multiple deadlines.

Knowledge and skilled in the use of Asset Management Software.

Knowledge of material sourcing, supplier certification, and product quality assurance practices.

Proficient PC (MS Office) AS400, and Internet skills. Effective interpersonal communications skills to proactively inform departments, plants and suppliers.

Some travel required between company locations.

While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted.

Please provide salary history and expectation along with your application or resume.

At Ashley Furniture employees are treated with respect, helped to succeed through support and training, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally. Come realize your potential.
Your future is here!

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