JOB SUMMARY 

The Purchasing/Materials Planner (PMP) is a dual role position that is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities, and material planning to ensure a steady flow of all materials needed to keep the division’s manufacturing line and installations operating. Inventory control through the different programs like stock, showroom, remnants, etc. Maintaining all details of inventory and purchases into the GranCo systems ensuring accurate inventory levels keeping in mind profit, sustainability of all operations and cost savings. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safety 1st 

• Always enforce safety procedures by practicing safe acts and maintaining safe conditions. Report any unsafe conditions in area or equipment to the manager.

Purchasing

• Maintain order to levels throughout all sales programs. 

      a) Builder Stock Level’s (Level I Granite, Level I Quartz, Level 2, Piedra Fina, and showroom.)

      b) Stock sinks, special order sinks, corbels, metal supports, Cabinets, etc. 

• Quality Control of approved samples on stock colors to ensure accuracy of material being received. (3) Sets maintained w\ shop manager, supplier, and lead forklift driver. 
• Process purchase orders (POs) and schedule deliveries for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Make sure the purchase order process is being adhered to according to all special-order materials. Ensuring that what material is ordered is what is needed to the company guidelines/standards. 
• Keep records of supply costs, and update GranCo System with accurate pricing. Take advantage of applying discounts when applicable. 
• Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure purchases of highest quality inventories at the lowest price possible.
• Submit any necessary paperwork to accounting in a timely manner.

 Material Planning

• Manage inventory levels to ensure stock materials are available as needed for operations while minimizing order to levels to sustain inventory. 
• Allocate material and supplies to each job in the most precise manner to save cost and maximize material/supply usage.
• Monitor and track materials flow to identify bottlenecks and characterize usage.
• Work with the warehouse staff to identify, resolve, and forecast problems and potential solutions to inventory and quality.
• Ensure adequate supplies without overbuying or wasting resources.
• Evaluate suppliers for quality, timeliness, procedures, and fit to GranCo standards and goals.

Inventory Control

• Work closely w\ shop managers and showroom managers to institute sales programs to get rid of excess remnants or single slab inventories. 
• Ensure marked slabs and remnants are in their proper place and pink stickers are constantly updated or removed per the “marked slab\remnant” program. 
• Maintain inventory levels through software and physical counts as needed 
• Work w\ shop manager and lead forklift driver to make sure slab yard is in order. 

 Other

• Perform any other task required by the operation manager.
• Help back up the warehouse staff and receiving specialist as needed. 
• Assist in performing routine cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of GranCo inventory lists to physical inventory counts.
• Investigate any discrepancies or errors in GranCo processes and adjust or fix.
• Security- always before, during and after operations, staff members must safeguard inventories in the assigned division. Theft of company property is not tolerated and is the cause for termination of employment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• None

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 2 years purchasing and/or materials planning experience in manufacturing. We will consider applicants with 3 years’ experience in stone countertop installation, scheduling, project management. 
• Knowledge of raw materials, material planning, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 
• Experience with computerized inventory. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiples projects at a time. 
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and mathematical skills
• Demonstrate leadership ability for future job growth

This Job Description is a guideline for the use of the employee. It may or may not include all the activities required daily. This job description can change at any time depending on the needs of the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at computer monitor for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must possess the ability to stand for extended periods of time; to reach with hands and arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern differences in quality of documents and files.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General working conditions
• Office environment
• May have to meet tight deadlines

OUR BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company matching

Artisan Design Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is the policy of Artisan Design Group to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. 

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need any assistance at any point in the application or hiring process due to a disability and you need accommodation, please email Accommodations@adgus.net. Please do not use this email address for any other questions. Only inquiries regarding accommodations will be addressed.