Job Description:
Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity. The Purchasing/Storeroom Coordinator is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of Storeroom in VVF’s BARS & APDO operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for supporting plant for all production needs. Performs all duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures required by VVF and applicable law (e.g. OSHA, etc.), personal protective equipment, and reporting procedures. Review all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
Attend DDS Meeting:
Maintains all Storeroom facilities in a clean, orderly, and operating condition. Follow general housekeeping procedures.
Establish and manage priorities for the Storeroom and manage the interface with the customer and vendorsSAP end user, resource and trainer.
Trains other employees as required for entering Storeroom, issuing parts, and all Storeroom operations.
Must maintain skills training as required by VVF, regulations and permits.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or duty is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification.
Generate history status report on spare parts inventory, purchases, savings, cost.
Review all new inventory for stocking options and Updates pricing for PO discrepancies.
Coordinate and Place PO’s for the plant.
Manage the Blanket POs for the plant.
Place all PO’s to replenish stock, release POs to suppliers, track and follow up on deliveries.
Review spending reports for accuracy and pricing for on hand inventory.
Control new item inventory and stocking request.
Review all Inventory items and adjust Min/Max levels for savings for on hand inventory
Managed/Oversee Bin Fills consignment usage such as fasteners.
Review all Inventory items and adjust Min/Max levels for savings.
Works with the Plant Maintenance leaders to ensure MRO and stocking issues are resolved.
Perform budget analysis and project scope reports on MRO cost.
Ensure parts are ordered and received for Planned Maintenance Days.
Ensure critical parts are stocked.
Spot check local suppliers for cost savings were applicable to use our current suppliers for savings.
Seek out new vendors for cost savings.
Utilize knowledge and resources to find replacements for obsolete items.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification
Minimum Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Familiarity with computers and basic software
- Ability to read and write in English
- Must be able to operate a fork truck and pass the required fork truck-training program
- Working knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic principles
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems and components, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, drive shafts, sprockets, and roller chains, hydraulic systems and components, including cylinders, pumps, valves, etc
- Establish and manage priorities for the Storeroom
- Must able to work weekends, Plant shutdowns, Holidays, any shift, and overtime as required as designated by management
- Previous experience in Shipping and Receiving
Demonstrate higher level understanding and proficiency in computer system such as SAP, Purchasing, PO Process, MS Office and Share Point.
Previous storeroom experience in all aspects of Storeroom Operations to include identify parts, setting min/max levels, setting up new suppliers, cross referencing and setting up locations; Storeroom Stocked M&R OEM PO'sPhysical Requirements:
Requires sufficient physical ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb stairs; to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, twist, and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; grasping, handling/fingering, and using hand tools; to reach above shoulders and outward, and lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight.
At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.
VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@vvfllc.com or call Human Resources at (630) 801-4607 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
