LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 6052 | JOB GRADE: 09

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of this position is to be a support function to the buyer. They are to assist in the
daily functions of the purchasing dept to assure purchase requisitions / orders are placed on time.
They will assist in resolving daily purchasing issues and requesting questions requiring contact with the various plants and suppliers to complete the ordering Process, and delivery of the materials on time and at the correct price.
Basic Duties:

• Review open purchase requisitions and issue orders for smaller purchases daily. Send to supplier.
• Complete small negotiations of pricing and delivery for orders.
• Provide pre-assigned order numbers and po’s for rush orders when required.
• Review open order and confirmation status of orders to confirm receipt of the order and material by the plant
• Assist in resolving invoice / accounting issues and receiving issues
• Assist the buyer in completing cost savings and documentation of savings and reporting.
• General assistance to office and plant requesters with replies to emails and status of pr’s and pending approvals
• Maintain supplier contact and email listings.
• Discuss supplier payment terms and quotes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• PC Skills, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership ability self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to reach frequently throughout the workday
• Knowledge of MFG operations

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: General office, shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, heat and fumes from the operation of machines and equipment infrequently. Normal working position is sitting, standing and walking through out the plant, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs infrequently, talk, hear. Occasionally will lift and or move up to 25 lbs during company visits.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent experience.

• Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with Company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• On-site Health Clinic/Healthcare
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
  • Company-Paid Benefits:
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
    • Medical and Prescription insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
    • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accident Plan
    • Critical Illness Plan
    • Hospital Indemnity Plan
    • Legal
    • Identity Theft and Fraud Protection