MRO Buyer

We are growing at Great Dane, we need you to reach the next level.We offer competitive pay, great benefits, 401k, and pension.

Great Dane turns innovative ideas into advances in trailer technology, creating new solutions in the transportation and supply chain industry. Our teams craft trailers that deliver essential goods and services, turning the wheels of the American economy.

The Company:For more than 120 years, Great Dane has earned its reputation as an industry leader in technology, innovation and quality. Our commitment to building superior products and fulfilling customer needs has taken us from a small steel fabricating company to the most-recognized trailer manufacturer in the world.With thousands of employees worldwide, teamwork and collaboration are valued here. We look for employees who are driven, determined and ready to accelerate their future.With advancement opportunities, training and tuition reimbursement – the road ahead is paved with possibilities.The Position:The Buyer is responsible for the Procurement of goods and services at the best possible cost for assigned commodities. Responsible for the procurement of purchased components from approved suppliers taking into consideration price, quality, reliability, availability, and delivery to ensure the production of trailers.

Requirements:• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred• Experience: 1-3-years (Buyer I) and 5-10 years (Buyer II) of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training• Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor• Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner• A favorable background screening, Drug Screening, and proof of work authorization in the United States is required for employment.

Responsibilities:• MRP-review daily by Master Planning Family (MPF), supplier number and buyer number• Create and place purchase orders with vendors.• Follow-up on purchase orders to expedite delivery/shipment if required and communicate and• issues/concerns/updates.• Work closely with Shipping and Receiving department on any packing slips or proof of delivery as needed• The Buyer owns any invoice discrepancies.• Work closely with Engineering Department on any projects that require purchasing components• Coordinate vendor visits with Management and Supervisors.• Order assigned commodities based upon MRP requirements. Expedite or de-expedite as necessary to meet production schedule. This includes trailer production, PDC aftermarket needs, sister plant requests, warranty and other customer related needs. Issue Purchase Orders and verify that supplier has received PO and can meet delivery date.• Ensure pricing is correct and matches what Corporate Purchasing group has agreed upon. Work with Central Pricing, Corporate and Supplier to resolve any discrepancies.• Monitor material usage by production when it appears there is a discrepancy between what Engineering has structured in the BOM and what shop floor is actually using.• Work with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and to address any quantity or quality deficiencies should they arise. Buyers are expected to have suppliers present for introduction of new systems and help support production. Any supplier visit is expected to be concluded with a written Supplier Audit Report. Supplier non-performance may result in a CAR (Corrective Action Report) being written or financial penalties.• Monitor Excess Inventory report to ensure excess inventory targets from Corporate are met. Run Global MRP to see if Buyer’s components can be used by sister plants. Work with Engineering on potential opportunities to use material. Discuss possibility of selling to either PDC or Indy Branch (only used material).• Work with supervisors and key employees to address any supplier or product issues.• Know and understand the commodities purchased and how and where they are used in the building of the trailer.• Communicate with prospective new suppliers that may offer improved performance over existing supply base.• Monitor inventory levels as to its accuracy and usage rates so as to ensure production is able to build correctly while at the same time insuring inventory is turning at a reasonable rate (15-18 annualized turns). Have cycle counts done as appropriate.• Work with suppliers, traffic and receiving crew to properly plan for deliveries so that product is effectively and efficiently unloaded and processed into the plant.• Monitor production schedules (dates and quantity), especially changes that occur within the accepted lead-time window, and determine impact upon suppliers’ ability to deliver on time.• Provide forecast of certain commodities to ensure that supplier has capacity to meet GDLP future needs. Forecasts are generated for suspensions, wood floors, steel, and stainless steel among others.• Support all year-end physical inventory activities and reconcile inventory levels of assigned commodities.• Address packaging concerns to improve storage, retrieval and parts presentation to the production line.• Understand basic production process and how it relates to purchasing.• Knowledge of discounts and be able to group purchases to secure price or freight advantages.• Understand NCM process as it relates to their parts, have knowledge of day to day recurring purchasing activities, including the receiving and transfer process of material handlers.• General knowledge of purchasing ethics and standards, invoicing process and how accounting dept affects purchasing and vice versa.• Other duties as assigned.

Why You Should Apply?• You will be working directly with Great Dane’s Material Team.• Great advancement opportunities• Competitive Pay, GREAT benefits….including Pension and Tuition Reimbursement• 4 Day Work Week.

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer