Job Information
Golden State Foods Purchasing/Inventory Control Supervisor SR in Conyers, Georgia
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: Manages day-to-day inventory levels, including inventory purchases, maintenance, and freight revenue. Supervises assigned staff to ensure GSF objectives for efficiency and productivity are met.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff to ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained, productivity objectives are met or exceeded, pricing data are accurately maintained, and transportation arrangements are confirmed. (30%)
Processes and expedites purchase orders on a day-to-day basis to ensure material requirements are met. (30%)
Coordinates with vendors, in person and by telephone, to discuss pricing and product quality, and to resolve problems (e.g., defective items, delivery schedule, etc.). (20%)
Routinely informs and communicates with employees to promote smooth operations and to ensure compliance with established inventory procedures and safety and sanitation policies and procedures. (10%)
Investigates and monitors raw materials pricing to ensure GSF obtains fair market prices and to forecast pricing of non-commodity raw materials on a quarterly basis (5%)
Participates in meetings and on teams to enhance internal and external communication, review and establish procedures, and evaluate effectiveness. (5%)
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in materials/logistics management, accounting, or business from an accredited college or university
Experience:
7-10 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, expediting, transportation, and logistics in an automated manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
Order processing concepts and techniques (E)
Inventory procedures (J)
Manufacturing concepts and techniques (J)
Regulatory policies and procedures (OSHA, AIB, HACCP, DOT) (J)
Computer-based inventory control systems (J)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software applications (J)
Supervisory concepts and techniques (J)
PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)
Quality assurance concepts and techniques (B)
Shipping and receiving (B)
General accounting principles and practices (B)
Employee relations concepts and generally accepted practices (B)
Skill and ability to:
Maintain optimal inventory levels
Negotiate effectively with vendors
Lead a diverse workforce of up to 20 employees
Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
Interpret purchasing or inventory anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises between 10 and 20 mostly hourly employees.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards: purchasing and expediting procedures
Productivity/quality standards: raw materials
Productivity/quality standards: inventory control and levels
Vendor relations
Budget
Cost containment
Teamwork within the department and across departments
Project/assignment standards
Customer satisfaction
Safety standards and procedures: employees
Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment
LocationUS-GA-Conyers
Job ID 2023-17418