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PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

JBS USA • Plainwell, MI • 2d ago

Description

Position Title: Purchasing Supervisor - Packaging

Department: Procurement

Location: Plainwell, MI

Reports to: Purchasing Superintendent

Overview:

This position's main responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day packaging duties of the JBS USA - Plainwell plant in regards to inventory management, vendor relations, ordering, storage, issuance, cost reporting, personnel and all other packaging functions. In addition, this position will assist the Plant Controller and Purchasing Superintendent with day-to-day purchasing activities and as needed on special projects and assignments. This position requires communication and interface with JBS Plainwell management, management at sister facilities, management with our home office as well as outside vendors, customers and contractors. The packaging supervisor in JBS Plainwell has responsibilities with parts and supply management as well.

Duties & responsibilities:

Management and oversight of Purchasing - Packaging

Management and oversight of maintenance parts and supplies

Plan and implement supply chain strategies for packaging items and supplies

Optimize warehouse space and ordering patterns

Verify team member duties and responsibilities

Manage inventories and make recommendations for improvements

Streamline processes and enhance methods of communication

Analyze costs and seek cost reductions

Report weekly cost variances to budget

Ensure proper reporting of inventories

Communicating and interacting with various levels of management inside and outside of the organization

Analysis and ad hoc reporting of procurement and operational results

Participating on various teams and projects as opportunities arise

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Prior work experience in purchasing preferred

Strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP and similar

Ability to learn and solve problems

Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment

Ability to effectively communicate via verbal and written formats

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility of schedule preferred

Prior work experience in food manufacturing preferred

EEO/VETS/INCLUDING DISABILITY

JBS USA

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