Analyst, Advanced Purchasing

Job Purpose

Using the existing system, ensure the timely purchasing and delivery of material to the facility to meet the production schedule while maintaining competitive cost structure and minimum inventory levels.

Assist Category buyers with data analysis, Contract Negotiation, supplier relations, purchase order development, Invoice problem resolution.

All other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.

We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.

Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.

Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.

Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.

From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Key Job Elements

• Effectively manage purchase order problem resolution to mitigate impact to operations and production groups;
• Communicate supplier relationship issues to Purchasing Management and shortages to operations group and assist in the development of recovery plan;
• Monitor production activity; Be proactive and focus on support;
• Maintain Material Master Data;
• Ensure PO's have been placed, and transmitted to suppliers;
• Monitor and maintain departmental metrics;
• Participate in regular cross-functional meetings;
• Follow-up with customer (operations) and understand their needs;
• Maintain ERP system accuracy;
• React to ERP error messages in a timely and effective manner;
• Participate in cross functional Lean activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Required :

• Strong MS Excel and ERP / MRP system skills;
• Competency using other computer based programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; LN & SAP helpful;
• Solid Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed, team based environment;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate solutions with suppliers and internal customers.

Preferred :

• Planning in a low volume, highly complex BOM environment;
• Six Sigma Trained;
• Experience working with ERP Systems.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions :

• Strength Position involves work in a standard office environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking. Rare lifting;
• Motion Position requires standard repetitive motions and hand / eye coordination associated with research and central office communications;
• Vision / Hearing Requirements Frequent communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment Position will typically be located in an office environment;
• Emotional Demands Position is vital to the organization, as no service or support product can enter multiple Progress Rail facilities with Sourcing Team;
• high degree of flexibility and demand with ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission;
• Safety Position is primarily limited to general office safety and travel requirements.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Senior Supply Chain Planning Analyst.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
30+ days ago