SENIOR PURCHASING & WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Job Details

Essential Job Functions:

•     Lead and implement products/services sourcing strategy for designated functional areas (i.e. Food and Beverage, Marketing, Hotel and Facilities).

•     Develop processes and techniques for targeting sourcing efforts for most appropriate products/services to ensure shareholder value by performing analysis, baselines, make-buy, and total cost of ownership models.

•     Review and assess product/service needs and ensure alignment of the product/service procurement programs to the strategic, business and product plans of the Company.

•     Collect and analyze market intelligence about suppliers and products/services, and use such information to develop and/or improve sourcing solutions.

•     Negotiate, implement and manage supplier agreements.

•     Measure supplier performance and manage critical product/service/supplier issues.

•     Continual monitoring and assessment of “total cost” implications of products/services.

•     Establishes purchasing policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with the Company’s policies and needs.

•     Searches for new suppliers of present and future goods/services for the company.

•     P&L responsibility for Purchasing and Warehouse.

•     Consults with all segments of management responsible to and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of policies and practices.

•     Establish linkage between Purchasing, Receiving and Warehouse with the property Finance areas, specifically the Accounts Payable and Inventory Control departments to maximize efficiencies.

•     Ensures that purchasing practices and dealings are in compliance with State Casino Regulations, as well as the monitoring and accountability of non-gaming activity as it relates to vendor payments.

•     Create standards for the receipt and movement of assets and inventory.

•     Optimizes warehouse operations through maximizing Days on Hand (DOH), Inventory Turns, and Supplier Efficiencies, Internal and External Fill Rates and Staffing efficiencies.

•     Complete understanding of warehouse operations lead times, inventory, productivity, expense and consolidation.

•     Effective utilization of the Stratton Warren system to drive compliance, reduce generic spend, maintaining of Item Master and Blanket Purchase Orders (BPO’s).

•     Monitors and manages setups and changes in Stratton Warren to maintain proper approval levels.

•     Basic troubleshooting and problem solving for Stratton Warren user issues.

•     Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.

•     Attend all necessary training and meetings.

•     Assist in other projects, as directed

• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.  Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule

Essential Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Must be able to be approved for and maintain valid PGCB license.

Education/Experience:

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older upon employment.
2. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of casino purchasing and/or industry management experience and at least three years personnel supervisory experience.
4. Successful candidate must be an experienced, results oriented, hands-on professional.
5. Must be able to evaluate statistical reports and other business reports.
6. Must possess an understanding of procurement issues.
7. Must demonstrate leadership, fairness, and sensibility to the customers and employees.
8. Must possess ability to instill a sense of pride and personal responsibility in subordinate employees.

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
2. Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
3. Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
4. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

ADA Requirements:

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. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  When on the casino floor, the noise levels increase to loud.

1. Must be able to stand, walk and move through all areas of the property.
2. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
3. Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, noisy casino environment and effectively deal with guests, management and employees in all situations.

Other:

1. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
2. Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
3. Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening.

Mount Airy Casino Resort is committed to achieving full equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical disability, age or sexual orientation.