Purchasing & Logistics Manager
Williston, VT
Greetings!
Thanks for your interest in this role with my client, AstenJohnson. For a confidential
exploratory conversation, please contact me at 802-560-4243. To apply for this
position, kindly submit a cover letter and resume to beth@bethgilpin.com.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Beth Gilpin, SPHR
AstenJohnson Filaments of Williston, VT, is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Team
Lead. AstenJohnson, founded in 1790, is a worldwide manufacturer of products that
help to create many kinds of paper — from fine writing paper and brown paper bags to
cardboard boxes and newsprint, in addition to being known as a leading global supplier
of innovative products and technical solutions.
Responsibilities and the company's generous benefits package are outlined below.
Benefits:
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Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans
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Basic life insurance and AD&D, short and long-term disability
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Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
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Wellness Programs
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401(k) (with match for eligible associates)
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Employee Assistance Pan
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Holidays, sick and vacation pay
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department:
Business Support
General Scope of Responsibilities: Manage procurement of all supplies and materials
for the business.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Manage the Raw Material supply for Manufacturing
Purchase all resins and additives
Control inventories
Develop systems for feedback and quality improvement for and with our
suppliers
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Negotiate pricing
Develop contingency plans for sourcing of all raw materials and additives
Maintain excellent relationships with current suppliers
Maintain and foster relationships with potential suppliers
Search for technically comparable products with reduced costs
Determine applicability of new product offerings from current and potential
suppliers
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Manage the procurement of Manufacturing Supplies
Spools
Pallets
Boxes
Miscellaneous supplies
Develop contingency plans for sourcing of all manufacturing supplies
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Manage month-end inventory reconciliation
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Manage/Negotiate certain equipment purchases
Negotiate pricing
Generate Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs)
Manage projects and payments so as to complete projects on time and at
budget.
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Manage Facility Maintenance
Secure bids, contractor selection and ongoing management
Janitorial
Snow removal
Grounds up keep
Nitrogen
Electric
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Accounts payable
Reporting Relationships:
Line: Reports to Filaments Business Leader
Coordination: Coordinates with Manufacturing, Sales, Material Coordinator and
Filaments Controller
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Supervision Received: Ability to work independently
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Line: None
Coordination: None
Preferred Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree -- Chemistry or Materials emphasis preferred
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Extensive Filaments Production experience will be considered in lieu of a
Bachelor's Degree
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Experience with Supply Chain management
Skills:
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ERP system use and manipulation (JDE, SAP, etc.)
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Ability to develop/use spreadsheets and data bases.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Negotiation skills
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Effort & Working Conditions: The Purchasing Leader must possess adequate physical
and mental skills to perform the specific responsibilities outlined in this job description.
These skills include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, adequate vision and
hearing, and the ability to work in a noisy environment.