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About The Position
The leading solutions partner serving the global nutrition & wellness industry, INW is a portfolio company of Cornell Capital with over 1,800 associates across our U.S. footprint. The Company’s operations include formulation and production of nutrition products across a spectrum of formats, unique R&D capabilities, market insights and a focus on quality and customer service. In total, INW serves 150+ customers across the nutrition & wellness industry including sports nutrition, diet, energy, hydration, personal care, cosmetics, pet care and other related subsectors. The Company is headquartered in the Salt Lake City, UT area and includes six operating divisions that span a footprint exceeding 1,500,000 sq. ft. both Domestically and Internationally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
- Strong negotiation, analytical and communication abilities.
- Supply chain knowledge.
- Proficiency in procurement software.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing merchandise or commodities for resale.
- Sourcing, negotiating with, and managing suppliers to procure raw materials, components, and services necessary for production, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Issuing purchase orders, analyzing supplier performance, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating with internal teams like engineering and production.
- Sourcing and design help with the internal commercialization team for new product development.
- Ownership of the printed artwork review process.
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, price, and reliability, and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
- Issue purchase orders, monitor order status, and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available without excessive overstocking.
- Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and resolve discrepancies or issues with suppliers promptly.
- Work closely with internal departments such as production, engineering, and quality control to align procurement with overall business needs.
- Stay informed about market trends, new materials, and technologies to identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
