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ITW Commercial Construction is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions used by the professional commercial contractor in concrete anchoring and flooring, drywall, metal building, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications. We take pride in our commitment to being a customer centric organization with operational excellence, superior service, and new product development that has guided the company through decades of growth by meeting the ever-changing needs of the commercial construction industry. Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements. ITW Commercial Construction encompasses the leading brands of Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA (Diamond Dowel®) with an overall history dating back to 1910.

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Analyze and coordinate the acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, and delivery of tooling, materials, and all non-inventory parts to all manufacturing lines and plant functional areas as assigned.  This position is responsible for using established sources to adhere to the needs of the manufacturing and office areas.  Provides detailed analysis, using 80/20 principles, of trends and usages of materials.  Also provides feedback on unusual occurrences and corrective actions on stock-outs and excess stock. Furthermore, this position is responsible for the timely planning, ordering, scheduling, and inventory control of products and services as assigned consistent with the sourcing policy.  Monitors supplier programs to ensure accuracy.

Core Responsibilities:

• Analyze inventory system and usage to determine if items on hand have enough to meet manufacturing requirements, including exceptional needs as communicated.
• Supports root cause analysis through analysis of reports identifying trends, change in usage, and identify unusual patterns.
• Manages the RFQ process for all non-inventory material and tools.
• Place orders and follow-up as needed for items taking into consideration established prices, discounts and terms of purchase.
• Set up Kanban and maintain the visual reorder min-max bin store room process to assure exceptional and easy communication as well as continuity during absences.

• Repairs and/or orders replacement tooling and machine parts following Kanban system.
• Preparation and issuing of tooling kits for machine set-ups to manufacturing.

• Maintain computer systems to effectively communicate with internal customers, as well as suppliers, regarding inventory levels and usage, orders, prices, terms, delivery, and deadlines.
• Make purchases based on approved sources, advising all price revisions and expediting delivery of purchases.
• Work with the suppliers in setting up restocking and consignment programs.
• Negotiate credits and adjustments, inform of schedule changes and obtain satisfactory arrangements with companies to prevent shipment delays, receives P.O’s.
• Maintain all files to include; acknowledgments, amendments, and supply requisitions. Review packing slips for accuracy, and make corrections as needed. Forward packing slips to accounts payable to insure timely payments to suppliers. 
• Assists with the completion of supplier scorecards and ratings and proactively assists with supplier consolidation or improvement efforts as part of feedback loop
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between packing slips, purchase orders and/or invoice.
• Manage preventative maintenance program and ensure that all components are in stock to support the maintenance team members while performing the tasks.
• Create reports of monthly spending and report to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

1. COMMUNICATION - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
2. INITIATES ACTION – Demonstrates ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
3. Quality Orientation – Demonstrates ability to accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
4. Safety awareness – Demonstrates ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
5. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Demonstrates ability by using toolbox to identify and improve areas as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor Degree, preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a MRO/Tooling Analyst in high-volume/high-output environment, required.
• Must have strong demonstrated understanding of equipment parts and tooling.
• Skills required for this position are strong analytical, maintenance background, knowledge of tooling tracking software (FIIX is a plus), pc skills including (i.e. MO Excel, MO Word and other MO applications), organization, time management, problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Must have strong maintenance parts knowledge (i.e. sensor styles, pneumatic components, electric motors, gearboxes, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with vendors about topics such as lead times, pricing, and other details pertaining to purchasing items.
• In addition, maintain a high level of interpersonal skills with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. 
• Must be able to work within established health, safety and quality standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Good working conditions involving occasional exposure to noise and chemicals, but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.