Purchasing Supervisor

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  We are employee owned and relationship powered.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The person in this role would be responsible for leading the Purchasing team, developing relationships with vendors, confirming accurate receipt of materials, maintaining accurate records, and maintaining an open line of communication with the rest of the Door Division team.  This role reports to the Door Division Operations Manager of Warehouse. Specifically, day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading the purchasing team, including but not limited to employee evaluations, payroll and delegating tasks as necessary
• Working with Purchasing team to maintain parts files
• Monitoring past due purchase orders
• Tracking vendor lead times and ensuring the system reflects these lead times
• Create and maintain vendor score cards
• Monitor expedited purchase orders as needed
• Researching and responding to inter-company inquiries regarding door products and purchase orders
• Communicating with vendors regarding purchase orders, products, ship dates, pricing etc.
• Building relationships with our vendors
• Manage total inventory dollars and create action plans around dead stock or slow movers
• Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving Supervisor to improve receiving practices
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Ideal candidates for this role enjoy working with details and intricacies and strive for a high degree of accuracy in all they do.  They truly enjoy helping others and have strong communication skills.  They also enjoy learning and would appreciate the opportunity to become an expert in their field.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or commensurate experience preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in purchasing and inventory control strongly desired

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Desire to lead by example and bring out the best in others
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to handle tasks with a sense of responsibility and urgency
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and possesses strong time-management skills
• Has an affinity for working with numbers
• Able to work through conflicts with vendors while maintaining and fostering strong relationships
• Able to work independently and with others
• Intermediate or above proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with a warehouse management software and ERP system
• Working knowledge of DMSi/Agility software a plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The Source
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.