Temporary Purchasing Assistant

Regal Rexnord•Columbia City, IN

80d•Remote

About The Position

This role is responsible for raw material processes including procurement through Kanban, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), and audit processes necessary to support production requirements across value streams. The position will report directly to the Material Manager but will work closely with Buyers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, required
Proficiency in MS Office suite, required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, preferred
2+ years inventory, material handling, or material presentation experience, preferred
Previous experience in SAP (ERP), preferred
Knowledge of Lean, thorough knowledge of Kanban principles, product component knowledge and assembly processes
Experienced SAP user
Professional and excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong project and time management skills, as well as math and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively with all functions to build positive relationships throughout the entire organization
Ability to problem solve and the ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Daily release management and Kanban card execution, including data entry of releases (Kanban ordering), reprinting, and tracking cards
Process supplier acknowledgements and communicate exceptions to buyers
Conduct regular analysis to anticipate and resolve potential problems
Investigate late material
Manage packaging visual management system/Central storage
Process various purchasing reports and incident reports
Own SAP & Access purchasing data files
Conduct routine Kanban Card audits and counts
Issue indirect PO’s for MRO and service items as needed
Assist production with home location identification and overall warehouse customization through PFEP
Administrative duties including data entry and necessary departmental coverage
Other raw material related functions may also be assigned