Procurement & Manufacturing Specialist

4 days ago

Santa Monica, United States Aktiv Solutions Full time

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Manufacturing Specialist to manage Procurement/Supply Chain activities for both domestic and international vendors.

The Procurement & Manufacturing Specialists responsibilities include managing/coordinating the order placement and fulfillment process, developing and managing supplier performance to ensure quality compliance and on-time delivery, implementing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive win-win relationship with suppliers, and coordinating/monitoring with Suppliers, Internal Teams, Warehouse and Freight-forwarders and the different aspects of the Order Fulfillment Process to meet required deadlines. You will be teamed with an internal project manager, the combination of which will be responsible for the complete and on-time delivery of specific sales orders.

You will manage all aspects of purchasing activity and inventory control for the set of vendors assigned, including international suppliers. This position requires ongoing interaction with domestic and international supply partners contracted to manufacturer of proprietary branded products and related components. Proven experience and a solid understanding of manufacturing timelines, limiting production factors, and quality control/assurance is essential. Working with our suppliers and related internal functional departments, you will generate and monitor purchase orders, deliveries, inventory transactions and reconcile all inventory discrepancies. The Procurement & Manufacturing Specialist will also actively collaborate to negotiate the best possible pricing and payment terms with suppliers, which includes product upgrades and lead time improvements.

What Youll Do:

  • Manage daily purchasing activities
  • Manage supplier relations and collaborate in negotiating Supplier Agreements, Prices, Lead Times, Performance Expectations, etc.
  • Maintain the Procurement/Supply Chain ERP database, purchase records and related documentation
  • Propose improvements to the current Supply Chain Process that will improve Vendor Performance and the overall Material and Information flow
  • Collaborate with the Demand Management activities, working with Operations and Sales Departments to develop metrics to monitor and improve supply chain performance and gauging required inventory level
  • Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
  • Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
  • Research cost and availability of components and materials
  • Generate, submit and monitor Purchase Orders and Deliveries to vendors
  • Effectively communicate closely with vendors and internal departments to ensure goods are delivered in a timely manner
  • Track and receive all shipments from vendors
  • Process inventory transactions and reconcile inventory discrepancies
  • Work with A/R and Sales for all billable inventory transactions
  • Analyze customer requirements from multiple sources against inventory to ensure adequate and on-time supply of finished goods to the Customer

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3+ years' Purchasing and Manufacturing Process experience
  • Quality control/assurance process development and execution
  • International procurement and vendor management
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Demand Management and Inventory Control required
  • Experience as a Buyer or in a similar position in Supply Chain
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong & Proactive critical thinking and negotiation skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a Team environment
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP Systems - NetSuite, preferred

Why Work With Us:

  • Collaborative, innovative, visionary leadership
  • Opportunity to be a part of a team developing industry changing fitness products and services.
  • Full Benefits package (Medical, FSA, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance) and 401(K) Plan
  • A DTO policy that ensures you can find a happy work-to-life balance
  • Access to cutting-edge functional fitness equipment
  • Headquarters located in sunny Santa Monica, CA
  • On-site gym and healthy snacks (for local employees)

Who We Are:

At Aktiv, our mission is to create the worlds most functional, effective exercise spaces that empower and motivate people. We design and optimize any commercial or home space that is tailored to your needs with premium fitness equipment and exercise programming to help you achieve your goals. Were passionate about helping health clubs, hotels and resorts, multi-family developers, universities, corporations and home gym clients reach their fullest potential and #getAktiv. Aktiv is a division of Fitness Ventures International

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