Line Buyer

Winnebago Industries Inc • Middlebury, IN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Winnebago Industries is a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats brands. Our 6,300+ team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow. The Primary Objective of this Position is to assist and support the purchasing agent and building managers as required. The line buyer is responsible for ensuring work is completed timely and accurately. Maintaining positive internal and external relationships is critical to the success of this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook email)
• Broad knowledge of RV products and components is required
• Analytical and strong communication skills are necessary

Responsibilities

• Accurately reorder any items/parts as needed pertaining to cycle counts.
• Collaborate with vendors for buying needs and quality issues.
• Run daily reports to help communicate with suppliers on the status of requisitions, and orders.
• Assist Purchasing Agent with parts when needed (expedite part shortages for items of coverage on cycle counts).
• Responsible for managing obsolete materials.
• Assist and provide support for Purchasing Agent regarding vendors issues.
• Place “Hot Orders” at the request of the Purchasing Agent.
• Manage vendor returns for the building timely and accurately.
• Track and report on daily offline reports and prepare weekly data graphs for the Plant Manager.
• Prepare the weekly Working Capital Report.
• Address invoice issues with the accounting department.
• Manage vendor cycle counts, building cycle counts, and order confirmation.
• Complete a daily shortage walk to monitor in-house inventory movement.
• Answer any radio calls from receivers and lines.
• Assist in quarterly inventory control process.
• Run track reports for the receivers.
• Ad hoc requests as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED