Job description
Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?Perks for you include:
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
- Discounts on Klein Tools products
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
1. Work directly with suppliers as the face of the Company to purchase materials and ensure that suppliers are accountable relative to on time delivery, quantity, quality and price.
2. Oversee the control of inventory on consumed materials, reworks, repairs and retrofits. Initiate orders as needed to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
3. Advise internal customer of changes in delivery dates or of possible alternative sources and recovery plans.
4. Enter orders into purchasing systems and issue copies of purchase orders.
5. Maintain orders, pricing, certificates, etc. in the purchasing system and set up new items and suppliers.
6. Perform root cause analysis of supply issues and make recommendations to resolve.
7. Participate in the regular core team meetings as assigned, supporting procurement of new/prototype materials and external processes.
8. Conduct on‐site visits to determine and validate capabilities of current and potential new sources. Visit manufacturing plants and distribution center as needed.
9. Project costs for upcoming year and participate in cost savings initiatives.
10. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in supply chain and one (1) year of related experience are required. APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)/CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification preferred. MRP (material requirements planning) knowledge is preferred. Familiarity with manufacturing pull systems, inventory, and production control and reading blueprints and bill of materials is a plus.
Must possess a strong analytical and reasoning ability. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel Requirements
10% (3 days per month)
Your main focus:
- Quality
- Customer Obsession
- Innovation
- Ownership
- Teamwork
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