Strategic Purchaser / Expeditor

STRATEGIC PURCHASER / EXPEDITOR

Dynapac North America LLC

We are seeking a strategic purchaser and expeditor for our aftermarket. This position reports to the Inventory & Logistics Manager.

COMPANY

Dynapac is a leading supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, light equipment and pavers, committed to strengthen customer performance by being a partner on the road ahead. Dynapac is represented worldwide via its own regional sales- and service offices and cooperates with an extensive and professional distribution network. Headquartered in Wardenburg, Germany, Dynapac has production facilities in Europe, South America, and Asia. Dynapac is part of the FAYAT Group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage the daily inventory related back-office functions required to ensure high aftermarket parts availability for our construction machines to keep our high service level. These tasks include purchase order creation, strategic sourcing, inventory management, planning and open order follow up as well as the support of the customer service department through expediting activities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify the fastest and most efficient supplier to fill backorders.
• Coordinate the sourcing of new or high-urgency items as needed.
• Track incoming shipments and backorders, relaying the information back to customer service.
• Daily follow-up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders through phone calls and emails.
• Process order acknowledgements, maintain vendor due dates in system, and update purchase order pricing.
• Maintain good communication with all departments involved.
• Develop alternative sources to ensure availability, optimal cost and efficient transport routes.
• Prepare purchase orders to obtain optimal stock levels of spare parts through forecasting and inventory management software.
• Work with vendors to maintain quality and follow up where issues occur.
• Handle inventory and logistics projects as needed.
• Communicate closely with the Operations Department for stock optimization.
• Develop and maintain a good level of product knowledge to enable proper support of business line.
• Participate in employee development programs including product and application training, business, and personal development.
• Willingness to travel.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate administrative activities and work together to grow our business.
• Prepare necessary information at the request of the Inventory and Logistics Manager and other Management team members.
• Maintain a high level of parts knowledge with the capacity to develop a solid understanding of our business culture and product.
• Act on behalf of peer group members in their absence as and when called upon to do so either by design or by circumstance.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide superior customer service through inventory management and sourcing practices that optimize stock health and part availability. Ensure that the company business goals of growth, market share, profitability and customer satisfaction are met.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college; or two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical experience in Purchasing, Inventory Coordination, Logistics, with preference given to experience in the construction industry.
• SAP S4 Experience required.
• Experience working within construction, compaction or paving equipment is a plus.
• Have a high level of energy with a strong customer service mentality.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Language Ability:

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be comfortable with communicating over the phone.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Math & Reasoning Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate level knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office; including Word,

Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Typing and data entry skills are necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to touch or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.

2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $67,000