Commodity Analyst jobs in Ankeny, IA

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking to hire a Commodity Buyer to join one of our AWT plants. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring and managing the supply of direct materials needed for operations. This includes sourcing spare parts, managing inventory, utilizing approved vendors, and ensuring a smooth flow of necessary items to support the plant's production schedule. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Location: Newton, IA | Tulsa, OK

What you'll do:

• Perform supply chain and logistics functions, which may include, but are not limited to, direct material, document weekly and monthly PO releases, and any purchase price variances, reconcile and document customer-directed awards price discrepancies, track and expedite shipments, and accounting issues.
• Manage sudden changes in demand, turnaround POs
• Correct and research variances for AP items on hold (PO quantity and pricing vs. quantity received and invoiced price)
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the inbound movement of materials from suppliers, alternate sources
• Manage and update weekly and monthly supply chain reports

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• 2 - 4 years of procurement experience within a manufacturing setting
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records
• Advanced computer skills; comfortable working with programs such as: Excel and BPCS
• Great communication skills with the ability to work with all levels within the organization
• APICS Certification is preferred, but not required
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

About Us:

• We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented.
  
• We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair.
  
• We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate.
  
• We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United.
  
• We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry!

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program