Purchasing Analyst - Upper Sandusky, United States - Kalmbach Feeds Inc

Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The role of Purchasing Analyst at Kalmbach Feeds is an engaging position that allows an individual to have a real impact on the company's bottom line. The position will require interface between Nutrition, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Production. The role will require supply chain management but the individual will have the unique opportunity of identifying new suppliers, new sources, and new ingredients based upon nutritional needs and opportunities that arise. The person in this role will coordinate all purchasing functions including purchase order processing, forecasting, delivery arrangements and price updates. Managing and maintaining supplier relationships and responding to customer's needs will be essential tasks.

Who you are:

• Planning and Forecasting ingredient and raw material needs
• Analyze stock usage and lead times to set minimum and maximum stocking levels
• Support procurement and nutrition in the sourcing of new product suppliers and origins
• Complete market and competitor research and anaylsis
• Scheduling deliveries and monitoring receipts to catch and address late loads
• Managing inventories to avoid outages and plant downtime
• Pursuing freight savings by creating competition and finding new haulers
• Filling customer orders by coordinating direct ship loads
• Unique supply chain problem solving
• System building and implementation of new standards or protocols

About the Company:

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family's traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at and

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire
• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.