Job Description

Description

WHY ADI?

For 75 years, Anderson Dahlen has provided world-class metal fabrication and equipment integration services to leading companies in a wide variety of industries:

• Food Processing
• Industrial
• Pharmaceutical
• Vacuum (Applied Vacuum Division)

Contract manufacturing for OEMs, engineering support and design-build capability for custom projects. From components to fully integrated equipment, our uniquely effective Project Management process helps us continuously shape bright ideas into brilliant results. ISO 9001:2015 certified; ASME, AWS and PED compliant.

Anderson Dahlen is proud to have become part of the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing. This acquisition provides Gray new capabilities for stainless-steel manufacturing of key critical equipment for the Food and Beverage industry. It also expands Anderson Dahlen’s resources to serve customers in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, and Vacuum Technology markets.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Oversees the planning and coordination of the company’s inventory and purchasing departments. Manages the overall shipping and receiving functions.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTAIBLITY:

• Strategic sourcing activities, including competitive vendor assessments, and managing supplier agreements. 
• Works with department managers to identify purchasing needs.
• Recommends solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.
• Records and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditures.
• Manages the distribution of supplies in the organization.
• Monitors inventory levels and access to the material.
• Collaborates with management to plan forecasting models.
• Oversees and supports subordinates in buying, shipping and receiving.
• Prepares and files detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.
• Designs and maintains department and inventory budgets. 
• Maintain and report on materials and sourcing related Key Performance Indicators, with continuous improvement activities as a result.
• Management of excess and obsolete materials.
• Participant in shared services team supporting other sites and M&A activity as needed.
• Establish best practices and process and implement across supported sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics or relevant field. 
• APICS certification desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in a purchasing role.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of forecasting and budgeting.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Analytical mind with exceptional problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Anderson Dahlen fosters a manufacturing type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment. Anderson Dahlen fosters a manufacturing type environment.   

EEO DISCLAIMER:

The Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.