Purchasing and Inventory Management Control

GEA

  • Madison, WI
  • $25.00-34.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.Responsibilities / TasksGEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
  • Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
  • Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
  • Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
  • Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
  • Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
  • Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
  • Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.Your responsibilities include:Purchase Order Processing (Intercompany) for local business
  • Process demand-oriented intercompany purchase to ensure in time delivery of spare parts (warehouse replenishment or direct shipment to the customer)
  • Monitoring of confirmation, lead times, delivery dates
  • Perform corrections due to overstocking, missing parts, quality reports
  • Processing and approval of price deviations in the intercompany business
  • Order parts for Toolboxes (Service Technicians)
  • Monitoring of local surplus and supersession
  • Support workshop team in processing stock transfer orders and local stock management
Operational purchasing for central warehouse (EPLC)
  • Process purchase orders from international vendors
  • Escalation management in terms of overdues and missing parts
  • Control and approve safety stocks, stocking/destocking decision
  • Work with different reports and KPIs (missing parts, overdue report, delivery reliability)
  • Supply of the local and central order desk with delivery times and delivery date information
Master data maintenance
  • Create or adjust local SAP material master data
  • Pricing maintenance
Customs Clearance Assistance
  • Support import process if requested
  • Provide detailed master data information (BOM, prices, HTS code) based on SAP
Your Profile / Qualifications
  • Knowledge of SAP purchasing and inventory control in an industrial environment
  • Will eventually train to use S4HANA
  • Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • 5 years of purchasing experience. 3 will be considered.
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Self starter, decisive, Self-Sufficient and a multi-tasker
  • Will travel to Europe for the first year.
At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $25 - $34/hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards.GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.#EngineeringforthebetterDid we spark your interest?
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