5 - Why Join Altec?

Altec is a manufacturing company, Made in America. Altec associates are empowered to build products that make a difference to our customers, communities, and industry. Founded in 1929, we work to add value to the electric utility, telecom, contractor, lights and signs, and tree care markets. Altec products and services can be found across the U.S. and in over 100 countries around the world.

The Altec Service Group has an opening for a Supply Chain Analystat the Midwest campus in St. Joseph, Missouri.Negotiate for and procure material, parts, and services according to Altec Quality, Just-in-Time and other procurement processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• 4-year Degree

• OR -

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• 7 years applicable experience (Purchasing, Supply Chain)

AND

• Microsoft Office suite experience required
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts required
• ERP system experience preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, process and approve purchase orders for inventoried items with unlimited expense amounts
• Process daily purchase requisitions to replenish stock.
• Process back-orders, investigating cause to prevent future incidents.

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``` - Expedite through vendors, arranging direct shipment as necessary. Update back-order ship dates. - Search for opportunities to decrease cost of parts through alternate sources or quantity breaks. - Resolve shortages - Work with vendors to help resolve accounts payable issues and receiving discrepancies as they - Coordinate return of defective material to suppliers.

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``` - Forecast parts continually to maintain 90% fill rate, and account for fluctuating lead times. - Communicate and coordinate business unit's requirements to customers and suppliers - i.e. needs, deadlines, impact to schedule, available alternatives - Includes internal and external customers/suppliers - Commitment to expediting, prioritizing, and planning for business unit's needs

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``` - Identifying and resolving errors - Department specific quoting - Invoice management, including resolution of discrepancies in pricing and receiving transactions. - All other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Authority to approve and process purchase orders with unlimited inventory items, and with limited oversight from supervision
• Some travel (up to 25%) may be required
• Specific assignments may have additional travel requirements
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must be able to maintain company confidentiality

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``` - Should be able to handle stress and deadlines - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibility for Safety: Safety in everything we do.

Responsibility to Prevent Errors: Avoid serious consequences resulting from errors.

Mental Alertness: Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products.

Communication with Others: Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals.

This is for the individual with strong organization, communication, multi-tasking, follow-through, and detail skills.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Competitive pay which rewards performance

Comprehensive benefitsincluding Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program - Retirement 401(k) Program - Vacation and Holidays - Flexible Spending Accounts - Tuition Assistance Program - Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program - Life Insurance, Acciden al Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect anddignity.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity