Job Description

Seeking a new job opportunity in the Plymouth area? Don’t miss this role! Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leader in the Powersports industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This Company is hiring an Assistant Purchasing Analyst for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.

Contract Duration: 6-months + potential to extend

Worksite Location: Plymouth, MN

Compensation: $22-28/hour

Assistant Purchasing Analyst Job Description:

Actively manage Parts, Garments & Accessories (PG&A) expedite, defer and cancel messages for all purchase orders and assist Purchasing Analysts with back-order recovery. Ensure on-time delivery of products to Polaris distribution facilities. Coordinate with Demand Planning Analyst and Purchasing Analyst to ensure the proper quantities are purchased to achieve service level objectives.

What you’ll do as an Assistant Purchasing Analyst:

• Develop and foster relationships with select suppliers to drive consistent performance and improve back-order recovery
• Review system recommended purchase quantities collaborating with demand planning analysts to improve accuracy
• Ensure on-time delivery and support Purchasing Analysts by reviewing expedite, defer, and cancel messages as necessary to achieve fill-rate and inventory goals
• Resolve backorder issues in accordance with goals
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure system data integrity (cost, MOQ, lead-time, etc..)
• Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum and economic order quantities to Polaris’ benefit
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple departments to achieve business goals
• Proactively identify and communicate urgent issues to supervisor
• Other projects and duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the Assistant Purchasing Analyst role:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Foundational knowledge in supply chain management (i.e. MRP, logistics, and inventory management)
• Strong aptitude to solve problems and improve processes
• Strong ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict with diplomacy and partnership
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a minimum level of supervision
• Ability to multitask
• 1+ year of supply chain or relevant experience preferred

TOP SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Supply Chain/Purchasing Knowledge
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• Ability to multitask & prioritize tasks
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Ability to learn new and work within multiple systems

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Supply Chain/Purchasing Education or Experience

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:

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