Job description

Organizational Overview:

Solmax develops solutions and systems infrastructures in environmental market applications transportation, building sites, water management, natural resources, agriculture, horticulture, and other industrial applications. The company’s value is delivered to the market through its knowledge of synthetic extruded liner, woven, nonwoven, knitted, and netting products in customer applications. Solmax is organized regionally with management teams and production locations in the Americas, Europe/Middle East and Asia.

The Solmax Americas business services the North and South American markets through manufacturing locations in Quebec, Georgia, Texas, South Dakota, and South Carolina.

Position Overview

Assist with needs of Resident Procurement Manager to purchase materials necessary for plant operation all while maintaining adherence to company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping practices.

Essential Job Function

Materials Procurement

• Purchase/manage select Raw Materials (Additives/Concentrates, Finish, Fiber)
• Purchase/manage put-up supplies: paper cores, pallets, fiber bags and strapping.
• Order operating, or miscellaneous supplies as needed.
• Enter purchase orders in AS400 for replenishment of stock and approved non-stock requisitions.
• Monitor, open orders, late shipments and back orders.
• Interact with vendors. This includes sourcing and purchasing items as needed.

Documentation/Management

• Filing shipping documentation in company repository
• Conduct/manage RLT/SQRD processes.
• Conduct annual vendor evaluation programs for qualified vendors for the Pendergrass location.
• Forward invoices as needed to Jefferson for further processing.
• Resolve vendor issues quickly through the vendor recordable tool.
• Manage vendor database updating certificates of liability insurance, contact information, etc.

Cost Savings

• Maintain awareness of cost savings during day-to-day operations.
• Analyze processes to assist in improving on daily activities.
• Participate in team-related cost savings projects.

Other Tasks

• Attend weekly meetings with Pendergrass manufacturing facility.
• Pull daily queries to understand consumption trends at the Pendergrass facility
• Complete other tasks as needed by Procurement Manager

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required

Organizational

• Must be organized in day-to-day activities.
• Must have proficiency in filing documents.
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate.

Computer

• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 (Word and Excel).
• Must be able to learn and understand DOS-based systems used at TenCate (AS400 and Methos).
• Must display competency to place orders online for certain vendors.

Analytical

• Must be able to use Excel to organize data and prepare cost savings analysis.
• Must use knowledge gained in AS400 and Methos to track certain orders when issues arise.
• Must be able to apply AS400 knowledge to run queries for different tasks.
• Must have strong arithmetic skills.
• High School Diploma
• Preferred two years or more college education.

Additional Information

• Individual will spend most of their time at their workstation/desk. Job also may require travel throughout the plant to attend meetings.
• Job is normal business hours. 8AM-5PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pendergrass, GA 30567: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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