This position is responsible for driving the purchase order process between our internal teams and designated material supplies while maintaining a collaborative relationship and ensuring all internal parties are able to successfully service our customers.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below
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Purchase Order (PO) Entry & Maintenance
Responsible for entering purchase orders in Ravago's proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a timely manner while ensuring purchase order pricing and dates are accurate. Also performs order entry for both back-to-back orders as well as inventory stock
Performs daily review of open purchase order reports to ensure (Estimate Time Arrival) ETA's are updated with the most up to date information and provides communication status to necessary parties/stakeholders
Ensures accuracy of purchase order pricing to prevent invoice discrepancies and completing any necessary corrections in a timely manner to ensure invoices are paid by the assigned due date
Responsible for the creation and completion of intercompany transactions
Confirms accuracy of quantity and lots to make the sales order available for invoicing
Actively participates in daily management meetings to measure and take actions on metrics/KPI's
Builds strong working relationships with Suppliers to ensure seamless communication of information to provide the best possible experience for our customers
Back up Support
May serve as a back-up to other purchasing team members at the same or above level as needed
Responsible for the tracking and tracing of Rail Cars (RC) inbound to warehouses to ensure there are no significant delays during transit and reviewing RC's placed at warehouses and at customer locations to prevent detention and demurrage charges from suppliers
All other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Not Applicable
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and ability to establish relationships and collaborate among other teams
Ability to quickly learn, detailed oriented with an ability to prioritize
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Adobe/Nitro file creation and management
Manage and organize time, information and resources effectively using SharePoint and Kira to meet deadlines and respond to requests on a timely basis
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
Experience:
2 years of previous experience in a similar role required
Experience with Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related field is highly desired
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid driver's license – required
Language:
Proficiency in English required
Bi-Lingual – Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
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