Title: Agent, Purchasing (USA)
Monroe, OH, US, 45050
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
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Provides support to Materials Manager in all areas.
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Responsible for purchasing raw materials in a repetitive just-in-time manufacturing environment as required by the Materials Manager.
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Assist in purchasing of raw materials and expeditious arrival of them.
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Assist in controlling inventory and maintains records.
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Assist in putting cycle count systems in place to ensure accuracy in inventory.
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Assist in reducing excess inventory, slow moving and obsolete material.
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Ensure that the necessary material is in-house to meet customer demands.
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Work with corporate purchasing and other Simmons' plants to move and acquire material on a timely and cost-effective fashion.
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Communicate appropriately to others in the event of any delay, change, or other concern that impact the shop floor orders.
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Develops policies that ensure the timely delivery of goods and monitors schedule adherence and delivery schedule performance from suppliers.
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Aggressively works to achieve lowest cost (price, quality, service, etc.) of all material to ensure the most competitive advantage.
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Ensure that we met our key metrics.
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Work with receiving clerk to verify incoming raw material.
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Order raw materials from materials explosion (MRP) timely and accurately.
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Develop & negotiate contract with suppliers (price/terms).
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Always looking for opportunities to improve the organization "mentality"
What You'll Bring:
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience with SAP planning/purchasing utilizing MRP tools.
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Experience in a Manufacturing environment is preferred required.
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BA/BA degree and APICS/CPM certification preferred.
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Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
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Ability to develop and analyze forecasts jointly with sales department.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Intermediate or higher level of knowledge Microsoft Excel to create macros and use pivot table & Lookup functions.
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Cost accounting knowledge.
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Proven success in inventory reduction.
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Experiences in purchasing, KANBAN systems, JIT, POU, MRPII, ABC analysis, consignment
Job Factors/Work Environments
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Warehouse and Office environment
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
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Health, Dental, and Vision
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Annual employee contribution to HSA
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401K with company match
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Paid Time Off / Vacation
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12 company holidays
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Sick days
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Company paid short- and long-term disability
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Paid parental leave
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Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
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Referral Bonus
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Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati