Purchasing and Materials Manager

Job Overview Location: Paynesville, MN Avon Plastics will pay for all health insurance premiums for employees for all coverage levels ranging from single, employee plus child(ren), employee plus spouse, and family coverage. Avon Plastics will also pay the premiums for single dental insurance for all employees. Avon Plastics is a family-owned and operated company that has over 50 years of experience in the recycling and manufacturing of plastic products. Avon Plastics proudly manufactures Armadillo Decking, Grid Axcents Lattice, Master Mark Lawn & Garden Products, Quix Interlocking Tile, and TurboClip. Job Summary: The Purchasing & Materials Manager is responsible for coordinating the ordering, timely delivery and disbursement of materials to meet daily production and operational requirements. Knowledge: · Administration and Management- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. · English Language- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. · Economics and Accounting- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. · Mathematics- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. · Computers and Electronics- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. · Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. · Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Tasks 1. Coordinates order placement with suppliers of raw materials, packaging and labeling, maintenance parts, and daily supplies for the production plant while maintaining consistent cost objectives. 2. Reviews supply inventories, production projections, usage trends, lead times and bases size and timing of orders on these factors. 3. Meets with sales representatives and places orders as needed; follows up on order acknowledgements and timeliness of delivery. 4. Follows up on late deliveries or discrepant materials. 5. Sources and negotiates with vendors as directed. 6. Keeps appraised of new products, and materials. 7. Initiates and authorizes purchase orders. 8. Matches purchase orders to packing slips and enters them into the computer system as needed. 9. Prints purchased inventories and distributes to plants for physical inventory. 10. Compares actual inventories to inventory records; follows up on variances and informs C.F.O. of any significant variances. 11. Adjusts supply inventories as needed. Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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