Materials Management Administrator (Huntley, IL)

Summary

PALFINGER AG is a leading technology and mechanical engineering company specializing in innovative crane and lifting solutions. They are seeking a Materials Management Administrator to facilitate inventory data management, procurement, and vendor data for their North America Team in Huntley, IL.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate vendors for sourcing parts and materials; create and maintain accurate supporting documentation and establish selling prices based on vendor purchase pricing
• Create and maintain part numbers and ensure accurate bill of materials (BOM) alignment to final product requirements, including creating product orders for stock kits
• Monitor and maintain goods receipts vs. inventory reports for finance, resolving discrepancies and correcting material invoicing or receiving errors
• Create non-inventory purchase orders, manage transfers between facilities, and adjust material inventory levels as required to support operations
• Manage parts within the SAP inventory management system, including creating, updating, and removing items, while partnering with receiving to resolve inbound material issues and coordinate vendor replacements or credits

Skills

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of material setup and management within an inventory management system, preferably SAP
• Customer service mindset to provide the best available solutions in a timely manner
• Five (5) years' experience in vendor management or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, plus knowledge of SAP preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of material setup and management within an inventory management system, preferably SAP
• Customer service mindset to provide the best available solutions in a timely manner

Nice to Haves

• Five (5) years' experience in vendor management or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, plus knowledge of SAP preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state).
• Wellness program offered.
• Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.