Why The Brewer Company (Acuity is a wholly owned subsidiary):

1. Stability
2. Helping Healers Heal
3. Benefits Above Benchmark
4. Culture

Position Summary

Responsible for procurement and inventory management in support of operational goals and in conformance with delivery date commitments. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives while supporting production needs. Minimize costs through by staying aware of market conditions and negotiating prices for materials and inbound freight. Support sales and engineering in customer costing and onboarding of suppliers and new materials

Essential Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

· Participate in strategic planning and establish overall supply chain objectives with consideration given to corporate goals and objectives as well as top level strategic goals.

· Negotiation and procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the operation of the Company.

· Confer with requesting parties when specific sources are requested.

· Investigate and solve problems in the supply chain.

· Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering on matters pertaining to schedules, production, methods, materials and designs to resolve day-to-day production problems.

· Monitor orders in process to keep informed of manufacturing status or schedule changes and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to adjust supply chain schedules.

· Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges.

· Plan, organize, implement and monitor supply chain controls, systems and procedures.

· Prepare required reports as to performance metrics, progress of key initiatives, departmental budget forecasts, improvement recommendations, etc. that have to do with the function.

· Establish and maintain purchasing practices and policies to ensure honest, fair and ethical relationships with our vendors. Keep informed on legal matters which affect purchasing policies.

· Keep abreast of new developments and innovations in materials and markets.

· Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery.

· Implement continuous improvement programs, e.g. communications, training, work simplification, cost reduction, etc.

· Maintain conformity with work rules and regulations, administer established disciplinary measures when warranted.

· Hold vendors accountable for defective product by tracking and resolving non-conformances.

· Travel to trade shows and vendors occasionally.

· Responsible for executing an accurate physical inventory quarterly.

Competencies

· Collaboration

· Attention to Detail/Quality of Work

· Written and Verbal Communication

· Problem Solving

· Accountability

Qualifications

· BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, or Management or related field to include knowledge of purchasing, production, planning, inventory control and related subjects

· 2-5 years of relevant work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

· Strong computer skills with ability to learn new software and/or ERP systems

· Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

· Interest in market dynamics

· A knack for negotiation and networking

· Ability to gather and analyze data and work with figures; strong mathematical aptitude

· Solid judgement along with decision making skills

· Demonstrate Acuity's core values of Learning, Innovation, Integrity and Collaboration

· Regular and consistent attendance

Physical Demands

Office Work –

· The worker will spend half their time in an office setting and half in a warehouse environment to review and evaluate materials and inventory levels. Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

· The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

· The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

Working Environment

Office / Manufacturing Floor / Warehouse /Field

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