Associate Purchasing Analyst

Corps Team

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$28.17–$30.28 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Back Orders, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Facilities Management, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Sports, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vlookups

LOCATION

Minneapolis, MN

POSTED

5 days ago

Our client, a leader in the power sports industry, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Analyst for a 6 month contract assignment in Plymouth, MN. This role will be fully onsite during the training period then will transition to hybrid at manager discretion.

Job Summary:
Actively manage Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of products to distribution facilities. Coordinate with demand planning analysts to ensure the proper quantities are purchased to achieve strategic inventory and service level objectives to meet customer needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop and foster relationships with select suppliers to drive consistent performance and improve back-order recovery
Review system recommended purchase quantities collaborating with demand planning analysts to improve accuracy
Approve purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery by reviewing expedite, defer, and cancel messages as necessary to achieve fill-rate and inventory goals
Resolve backorder issues in accordance with goals
Work directly with suppliers to ensure system data integrity (cost, MOQ, lead-time, etc.)
Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum and economic order quantities to the companys benefit
Coordinate and communicate with multiple departments to achieve business goals
Proactively identify and communicate urgent issues to supervisor
Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills & Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
1+ year in supply chain management (i.e. MRP, logistics, and inventory management)
Intermediate Excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting)
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Organization and communication skills
Aptitude to solve problems and improve processes
Ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict with diplomacy and partnership
Ability to work independently with a minimum level of supervision

Pay Rate- $28.17-$30.28/ hour

Associate Purchasing Analyst

Corps Team

Minneapolis, MN

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