Allow me to introduce you to Kutol Products Company, we are a thriving hand soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer doing more than $58M in sales from our facility in Sharonville, Ohio. We process batches and package liquid hand soaps and hand sanitizers using a variety of chemicals and packaging components. We are currently seeking a Buyer to join us in our purpose of providing “Clean Hands for a Healthy World.”
At Kutol the Buyer is a critical role supporting our manufacturing plant, and is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers. This role requires experience with ERP in a manufacturing setting and with high emphasis on managing supply chains as they relate to on-time fulfillment, quality standards, and inventory strategies. The Buyer collaborates cross-functionally within Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and RD&I to successfully achieve the operational goals of the plant. Actively works with vendors to design and deliver quality supplies and remedy defects when necessary.
The responsibilities of this position include:
- Review MRP requirements daily to ensure timely ordering of materials that help achieve the plant manufacturing schedule.
- Create, review, and process purchase orders from order entry to payment.
- Foster, develop, and maintain successful, mutually benefitting supplier relationships.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels that align with Kutol’s inventory strategy and Days Inventory Outstanding metrics (DIO).
- Support the Receiving process to ensure all necessary documentation is received from the Supplier prior to delivery.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to arrive at the most cost-effective means to procure assigned goods.
- Issue RFQs and understand pricing and market drivers.
- Work in tandem with Quality to establish specifications and quality standards for suppliers and goods.
- Support the Quality Department in leading Material Defect and CAPA investigations with assigned suppliers while ensuring proper communication with internal parties & departments.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery standards.
- Assist department leadership in assessing and mitigating risk within supply chains while helping develop contingencies.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance trends.
- Work with warehouse staff and Accounting to correct receiving and invoicing variances.
- Use data and data analysis to support goal setting and department metrics.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
- Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP software and logic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word & Excel)
Key Competencies
- Analysis & Problem Solving
- Excellent Communication—Written & Verbal
- Teamwork Oriented
- Strong Decision-Making Ability
- Relationship Building
- Results Driven
- Integrity
- Excellent Time Management
Physical/Mental Requirements :
- Vision & Hand-eye coordination
- Standing, Walking, Stooping
- Combination: sit – 90%; stand/walk – 10%
- Lifting (infrequent): Up to 30 pounds
- Ability to focus, comprehend and integrate information for decision making and problem-solving
Benefits
As a company, we offer stability in a thriving industry and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. Salary for qualified candidates starts at $65K. A review of performance will be made after three months, and performance and compensation reviewed on your one-year anniversary. Kutol's benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K and more including profit-sharing when we succeed as a team.
Our TeamMates enjoy working at Kutol because of our shared-fate environment and stability as an established 100+ year old family owned company. Please note, we are a drug free & tobacco free workplace. Apply now and see why Kutol is a fantastic place to work!