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About Us:

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

This position is responsible for procuring inventory stocked at both our Grand Rapids and Indianapolis warehouse locations. Primary responsibilities include procuring inventory from multiple warehouses, approving system recommendations for inventory replenishment, analyzing data across multiple ERP systems (SAP, CloudeSuite (CSD), AS400) for accuracy and completeness, and analyzing, regulating, and expediting inventory using various SQL reporting tools. The candidate will play an integral role in ensuring we deliver the highest-quality goods and services at the lowest cost while building strong relationships with our supply chain partners.

What you will do:

• Timely follow-up on PO confirmation and input of the current product due date.
• Filling backorders in a quick, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
• Analyzing, regulating, and expediting inventory utilizing various reports, finding solutions to increase customer satisfaction
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, the Receiving warehouse, and Reverse Supply Chain on invoice/receipt discrepancies
• Procurement of inventory stocked in multiple warehouses
• Approving system recommendations for inventory replenishment
• Analyzing data within multiple ERP systems (SAP, CloudeSuite (CSD), Power BI, AS400) for accuracy and completeness
• Performing impact analysis of cost changes and recommendations.
• Ensuring we deliver the highest-quality goods and services at the lowest cost while building strong relationships within our supply chain.
• Being vocal when recurring trends or issues with the vendor base.
• Maintaining vendor item and vendor contact data integrity within our ERP.

Where:

• Hybrid position based in Grand Rapids, MI
• Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Limited travel expected - possible short trips to other Enterprise sites or supplier facilities.

What you need to have:

• Associate’s Degree
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)
• Exemplary communication skills, which include the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with the worldwide supply base
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and have discerning attention to details
• Keeps a customer focus when developing ideas/solutions
• Self-motivated and disciplined

What would be nice to have:

• Experience with Inventory Control Systems or ERP systems is a plus
• Experience with MS SQL beneficial

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-the-job training and development

The salary for this position ranges from $51,500 to $65,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.

Salary : $51,500 - $65,000