MSC CAREER PORTAL

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :21452

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Category : Warehouse/Distribution

Work Location : Franksville, WI (OEM BU)

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The MSC OEM Team is dedicated to developing real production fastener solutions for our customers by supporting them with custom engineering, valuable product insight, and a global portfolio of suppliers. The position will serve to determine and correctly place purchase orders. This role requires attention to detail and documentation that includes accurate amounts of product as well as accurate delivery times, along with correct permissions and all of which must be in accordance with the Purchasing Guidelines outlined by the MSC OEM Purchasing Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Focused, Be Curious and Open Minded, Passionate Team Player, Say/Do, Get to Yes!
• Reviews published PORG (Purchase Order Requirements/Generation) report to analyze inventory levels and usage trends and places purchase orders for 10K+ SKUs across 50+ suppliers.
• Executes the Open PO report to determine items that need to have the delivery date(s) updated
• Reviews and validates procurement/distribution plans (based on business rules, lead times, forecasts, sales orders, safety stock requirements, etc.) and then executes the procurement process of placing purchase orders to the OEM Distribution Centers for assigned Suppliers.
• Responsible for managing inventory levels for assigned Suppliers / product lines and developing / implementing plans as needed to achieve inventory turns goals.
• Establishes and monitors inventory levels against forecasts and usage trends, validates forecasts, and achieves targeted company service level goals for assigned Suppliers.
• Develops and implements plans to satisfy demand requirements while balancing inventories against key performance metrics (e.g. inventory dollars, turns, obsolescence and customer service).
• Performs order process analysis to optimize purchase order cycles and operating costs. Assesses purchasing options, calculate total into stock costs and analyzing cost reduction opportunities to optimize total spend by optimizing loads via combining various products onto a single order, pre-ordering as needed to reduce costs, surveying alternative Suppliers for cost reductions, etc.
• Maintains relationships with Suppliers and drives supply chain compliance.
• Expedites and devises alternative solutions (identify fill-in buy opportunities and substitute product) to resolve backorders in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with key cross functional supply chain partners (Category Management, Distribution Centers, Accounting, etc.) to pro-actively identify supply chain issues affecting cost and service to customers.
• Ensures timeliness of product delivery and the quality of the product delivered through frequent interaction with Suppliers.
• Creates Secondary Processes to modify parts per specifications and Production Orders to build kits and assemblies.
• Learns to identify product database errors and follows up to ensure correction.
• Works on process improvement teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinates with Suppliers, Category and Sourcing Managers to identify and reconcile gaps and supply shortages, providing an early warning system for issue identification.
• Review and process invoice discrepancies and coordinate with A/P & Category to reconcile supplier payments.
• Review supplier performance, negotiate pricing levels, and implement new Suppliers as needed in coordination/support of the Purchasing, Sourcing and Category teams.
• Identify and assist in disposition of slow and obsolete inventory.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Enforce quality standards, inventory levels, and purchasing procedures.
• Support peer Buyer's efforts toward Company goals.
• Consistently provide best-in-class customer service to internal and external customers.
• Position requires frequent contact outside the company with the supply base. Infrequent contact required with customers, peer organizations, and purchasing and industry groups.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, or Engineering) or two years of relevant purchasing experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and in professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to determine possible challenges and obstacles and negotiate and persuade to Get to Yes
• Organized and detail-minded to document and stay on track with processes, including follow up with all associated parties
• Must have a strong sense of urgency to keep a steady pulse on moving forward with projects, processes, and deadlines
• Ability to organize competing tasks and responsibilities and accomplish goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to problems
• Ability to lead yourself and be self-motivated
• Have a mindset of integrity for best practices and for being a professional in manner and demeanor
• Have strong mathematical skills with accuracy and correctness
• Proficient and adept in Microsoft Excel as well as Prophet 21 ERP

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Direct OEM Fastener or Component supply chain experience preferred
• CPIM/CSCP APICS certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Position requires up to 5% of travel

• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (“ITAR”) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”)

Compensation starting at $51800 - $73195 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

WHY MSC?

People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

Please note that MSC uses electronic monitoring and system logs in its workplace, including monitoring of Company-provided systems and collaboration tools, as permitted by applicable law.