About Us:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION LOCATED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

POSITION SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of team member engagement in procurement and internal movement and processing of commercial parts, equipment, machinery, and supplies supporting the manufacturing, installation, and customer support by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for purchased material logistics and supplier quality
Executes active resource management to prevent manufacturing bottlenecks and ensure on time delivery
Manages supplier base to ensure efficiency/quality/price performance and established monitoring measures and communication systems that drive vendors to continuously improve
Manages and supports organizational controls, regulations, and practices

Monitors the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders and receipt of material
Reviews and analyzes company inventory and stocking levels based on company objectives
Responsible for freight cost, delivery timing, and communication
Maintains supplier KPIs of on-time, on quality, and on-cost performance
Identifies new suppliers and maintains alternative supplier relationships

Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports
Provides the organization with timely and accurate status reports
Ensures the timely and accurate placement of purchase orders and receipt of materials
Prepares and issues purchasing orders and discrepant material notices in a timely manner
Must be able to understand engineering drawings and communicate technical information to potential suppliers

SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interprets and enforces company policies and safety regulations
Must be able to understand engineering drawings and communicate technical information to potential suppliers

Identifies and arranges for disposal of surplus or stagnant material inventory
Provides performance and developmental feedback to peers and direct reports
Facilitates supplier, facility lease, and equipment rental cost negotiations
Collaboratively works with corporate supply chain counterparts to drive process improvements
Develops and installs procedures and practices, studies workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangements

Ensures the proper and timely training of reporting personnel
Other duties may be assigned as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages, inspires, and motivates up to 50 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPM or APICS Certification preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

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

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

It is essential that the individual posses an expert skill level in communication, working with others, the development of personal habits in effective decision making, time management and negotiation.
Ability to utilize personal computer equipped with business system, database, spreadsheet, and work processing software.

PHYSICAL 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be willing and able to travel as needed.

Able to sit at a desk or computer for sometimes extended periods of time.

Able to move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending, and reaching.

Able to dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries as necessary.

Physically operate various types of office equipment including but no limited to photocopiers, fax machines, 10 key, computers, printers, etc.

Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.

Compensation: $90,000-130,000 salary (DOE)

Benefits: Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Alliance