Buyer - Temporary hybrid position

Covercraft Industries, LLC is the leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden since 1965. We’re rapidly expanding and want to add energetic, goal-oriented new team members who will join in our growth in these exciting industries.

Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories. Covercraft expects to accomplish this by embracing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation and being Customer-Focused.

We are seeking a temporary Buyer to be based in our Landrum location, working 3 days per week in-office and up to 2 days per week remote.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Under limited supervision, will be responsible for procurement, scheduling and expediting of designated goods and services.
• Have authority to issue purchase orders up to $50k and long-term commitment up to six months.
• Determine availability of supply for requested items.
• Contacts vendors to improve delivery schedules.
• Reconciliation of accounts payable invoices that reflects variances between purchase order and invoice.
• Responsible for distribution of initial stages of DMR and working with vendor to correct quality issues.
• Anything else deemed necessary by department manager.

• Junior Buyer: Must purchase, schedule and expedite specific goods and services based on information obtained from computer reports and purchase request as directed by Planning & Inventory Manager and Senior Buyer. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors.
• Senior Buyer: Responsible for purchasing adequate amounts to support production with fabric, key component accessories and forecasted numbers, in assisting with the PIM. Responsible for inventory counting, maintaining WIP and finished goods sheets and reconciling the inventory. Ensures cycle counts are coordinated with shipping department on a weekly basis.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to learn and apply purchasing methods and procedures; interprets and analyzes data.
• Prepare and maintain procurement records and reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface in a professional manner with all levels of personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Some general accounting skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to use general office equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing terminology preferred.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two years as a Junior Buyer or Expediter in a manufacturing environment utilizing a computer-generated system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to sit for long periods of time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

Covercraft Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

We are a drug-free workplace.

Pay for this position is $20 per hour.