MAT Holdings, Inc
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MAT Holdings, Inc, Long Grove, Iowa, United States, 60049
Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.), a $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales, and service of products in the fencing and hardware, automotive, and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.Job Description
Be responsible for procuring goods, managing material cost, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses. Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods. Provide procurement-related reports with analyses to the department manager. Special assignments may be assigned as needed.Manage and work collaboratively with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing processHandle purchase order placement to suppliers for domestic orders, direct import, as well as containerizationMonitor and control inventory levels to reflect product seasonalityProvide cost analysis and landed cost to sales and marketing teamsProcure merchandise in a timely fashion per demand and forecastCoordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment statusWork with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service, and deliveryCollaborate with demand planner, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department, and customs brokers for inventory fulfillmentQualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysisLead cost-out initiatives for assigned product linesAct as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendorsManage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing CoordinatorRepresent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiativesWork collaboratively with the Sales and Marketing teams to support new product and program launchesCross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP systemNegotiate contracts and agreements and ensure compliance with corporate standardsQualifications
Proven ability to implement and execute initiatives supporting the corporate strategy.Capable of handling complex project management.Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely manner.Demonstrate cross-functional leadership (internal or external).Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.Delivers commitments and has strong follow-up skills.Highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Education/Experience
Bachelor’s DegreeMinimum three years of global sourcing experienceWorking knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
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Be responsible for procuring goods, managing material cost, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses. Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure timely delivery of goods. Provide procurement-related reports with analyses to the department manager. Special assignments may be assigned as needed.Manage and work collaboratively with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing processHandle purchase order placement to suppliers for domestic orders, direct import, as well as containerizationMonitor and control inventory levels to reflect product seasonalityProvide cost analysis and landed cost to sales and marketing teamsProcure merchandise in a timely fashion per demand and forecastCoordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment statusWork with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service, and deliveryCollaborate with demand planner, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department, and customs brokers for inventory fulfillmentQualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysisLead cost-out initiatives for assigned product linesAct as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendorsManage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing CoordinatorRepresent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiativesWork collaboratively with the Sales and Marketing teams to support new product and program launchesCross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP systemNegotiate contracts and agreements and ensure compliance with corporate standardsQualifications
Proven ability to implement and execute initiatives supporting the corporate strategy.Capable of handling complex project management.Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely manner.Demonstrate cross-functional leadership (internal or external).Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.Delivers commitments and has strong follow-up skills.Highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.Education/Experience
Bachelor’s DegreeMinimum three years of global sourcing experienceWorking knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
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