International Purchasing Agent - Mequon, United States - Hultafors Group North America

Description

Job Description

Johnson Level and Tool is the platform business for growth in the Americas for Hultafors Group AB, based in Sweden. Hultafors is a division of Latour Holdings, also in Sweden. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make lasting changes with a rapidly growing company alongside a team of people dedicated to the business and its customers.

Job Description: Reviews purchased products daily to ensure adequate supply of products for manufacturing and customer sales. Plans suggested buys in accordance with standards that are in place keeping in consideration container efficiency and costs. Follows up on open purchase orders with vendors and expedites or postpones shipments depending on the inventory needs.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Reviews MRP reports on a daily basis to ensure adequate stock levels, adequate purchase orders are in place and timely shipments as well as identify any extra-ordinary sales that may have taken place.
• Plans vendor orders keeping in mind stock requirements, container capacity, lead times and MOQ's.
• Enters Purchase Orders and emails them to vendors, ensures accurate and timely order confirmations (complying with ship dates, prices, quantities, etc).
• Follows up with vendors on upcoming shipments and addresses any issues that may arise on said shipments.
• Ensures shipping documents are received from vendors, reviews them for accuracy (Pricing, quantities ordered, etc., addresses and resolves any discrepancies with vendors.
• Addresses any shipment issues such as shortages, damages, overages. Process purchase returns in the event of any damage or shortages and ensures that transactions are recorded accordingly in the systems. Simultaneously, communicates with the vendor those issues that may have surfaced.
• Research and resolve invoicing issues and submit documentation to Accounting in a timely manner
• Order confirmation and expediting

• BA in Business or equivalent degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in International Purchasing or equivalent experience
• Good communication skills, high energy and a focused, positive attitude are highly desirable.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail) programs
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong team player with a proven ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills