Senior Purchasing & Inventory Manager

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Primary Objective:

Responsible for the effective sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and inventory management of indirect (MRO) materials and spare parts in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Helps define and implement MRO and storeroom strategy in large, growing, high-volume industrial setting. Oversees, standardizes, and continually improve storeroom activities including buying, receiving, inventory controls, physical inventory counts, safety standards, and resource planning to ensure accurate, in-stock inventory and timely issue resolution. Collaborates with corporate purchasing team and leads interactions with suppliers and other departments to identify and capture cost savings productivity opportunities. Gathers, analyzes, and reports data in pursuit of best-in-class purchasing and inventory management.

Major Functions and Scope:

• MRO Spare parts laminate & wood (2 plants in Thomasville, NC, 1 plant in Garner, NC, 1 plant in Danville, VA, 1 plant in Mt Gilead)
• Ensures the department keeps internal computer systems up to date with regard to pricing, new product details, necessary historical records, etc.
• Complies with all company Safety rules and procedures, identifies and helps fix hazards, leads safety by example.
• Leads team following SQDC management model, tracking and reporting on relevant metrics (as defined), driving toward best-in-class/fit-for-purpose support of the maintenance and production teams.
• Manages and oversees forklift and similar capital equipment rentals, leases, and contracts for multiple sites.
• Maintains a holistic view in every purchasing decision or recommendation, protecting the interests of the company and balancing short-term and long-term benefits.
• Actively leads and manages sourcing, purchasing, and negotiations with a focus on cost reduction, consistent high-quality, mutual efficiencies, and long-term synergies in the following categories:
  • MRO Spare parts laminate & wood (2 plants in Thomasville, NC, 1 plant in Garner, NC, 1 plant in Danville, VA, 1 plant in Mt Gilead)
  • Laminate forklift fleet contracts (excluding distribution lifts)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Learns suppliers’ processes at a technical level in order to better identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
• Assists purchasing director in data gathering, analysis, and collaborating in purchasing decisions of key spare parts and processes.
• Proactively identifies and initiates productivity projects within area of responsibility, targeting $250,000 annually (or as defined). Collaborates with other Flooring North America and Daltile facilities to capitalize on strategic synergies across multiple Mohawk facilities to drive improved costs.
• Laminate forklift fleet contracts (excluding distribution lifts)
• Manages MRO Team and storerooms in Thomasville facility and their support of other Laminate & Wood sites in purchasing, buying, receiving, warehousing, and cycle counting of spare parts and non-stock MRO purchases with the objectives of streamlining workflow, reducing errors, improving efficiency, and resolving issues that arise at the root cause level.
  • Helps define and then carries out storeroom strategy as it supports production and maintenance for optimal benefit to the business as whole.
  • Leads team following SQDC management model, tracking and reporting on relevant metrics (as defined), driving toward best-in-class/fit-for-purpose support of the maintenance and production teams.
  • Ensures all corporate finance requirements for spare parts cycle counting are met in timely, cost effective manner.
• Ensures all corporate finance requirements for spare parts cycle counting are met in timely, cost effective manner.
• Proposes and helps lead projects, including Kaizen Events, related to reducing waste and improving quality using LEAN tools and a data-driven approach.
• Helps define and then carries out storeroom strategy as it supports production and maintenance for optimal benefit to the business as whole.
• Captures market-driven cost saving opportunities through awareness of market drivers, reverse auctions, and synergistic opportunities while simultaneously improving quality and operating efficiencies.
• Prepares and sends purchase orders, defines and leads purchasing structure for optimal efficiency and long-term effectiveness.
• Supports Mohawk FNA corporate purchasing priorities, including the Store Room Optimization Project and collective sourcing initiatives.
• Proactively manages supplier relationships, meeting regularly and providing data driven feedback on supplier performance and quality. Works with other departments to ensure relationships meet holistic needs at lowest total cost of ownership.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:

• Ideal candidate will have an inner drive to continually learn and improve; a constant dissatisfaction with the status quo and the self-confidence to work with others to find and develop new, better solutions are key attributes for success in this position.
• Ability to identify and carry out safe, common-sense solutions to tactical challenges in a large industrial setting.
• Strong technical aptitude and quantitative skills
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to track details of multiple projects at multiple stages without getting lost in the details.
• Minimum 3 years related purchasing or operations experience; experience with technical parts and factory store rooms strongly preferred.
• Excellent data analysis skills with attention to detail. Ability to collect, analyze, and report data in a concise, accurate, well organized form.
• Self-directed, pro-active, get-it-done approach, driven to work with and through others to find and deliver results on time.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate on a professional level verbally and in writing about technical issues, product specifications, etc. Ability to identify and pursue an opportunity and also close a deal.
• Natural propensity for a challenge and to be a part of a winning team
• Positive attitude, team player approach, and demonstrated record of high dependability.
• Proficient computer skills – strong Excel skills; SAP experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative and technical aptitude, or associate’s degree with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience in an operations, supply chain, or purchasing-related role.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

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