20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America
Why Oatey?
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.
At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?
Position Summary
This position reviews and analyzes raw material requirements based upon both the weekly planned production schedule, and future forecasted production demands. This role will issue and maintain purchase orders and will work directly with suppliers and transportation parties to ensure on-time delivery of quality raw materials meeting the scheduled production demands. To be successful, this position continuously collaborates with demand planners, sourcing managers, schedulers and manufacturing as well as tactically manages suppliers to ensure a consistent flow of production throughout the supply chain.
Position Responsibilities
Utilizes SAP to issue purchase order to suppliers: Buyers should be familiar with the purchasing SOP/method for his/her assigned site/commodities suppliers.
Follows up on past due PO’s and work with supplier to hone in delivery of material to meet production demands.
Buyer will need to expedite material from supplier if necessary.
Utilizes basic spreadsheets and SAP to: analyze raw material usage, days/weeks on hand, and to determine root causes of raw material outages and purchase order receiving discrepancies.
Maintains rapport and a solid business relationship with assigned vendors.
Works with Sourcing team to: resolve PO pricing issues; various other issues regarding raw material.
Reduces total cost through the optimization of order management, routing of shipments and consolidation of supply between suppliers while meeting fill rate and inventory requirements.
Support payables process in troubleshooting invoice non-match resolution.
Knowledge and Experience
Work experience utilizing MRP / DRP / MPS in ERP software packages
Focused / Detail oriented work style producing comprehensive work
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
High competency level with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Demonstrated Interpersonal / Collaborative skills and ability
One (1) to three (3) years relevant job experience within a manufacturing environment
SAP working experience preferred
Ability to generate Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formulas in Excel
Education and Certification
Associates Degree in Business or related field, or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
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Compensation Range for the Position:
$46,633.00 - $59,457.00 - $72,281.00 USD
Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:
Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.
Oatey Total Rewards
Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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