Union Tank Car Company
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
WHO WE ARE:
The Companys regulatory engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway UTLX headquarters is in Chicagos financial district close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a topnotch team where enthusiasm expertise and progressive thinking are valued.
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordination of all purchases and purchasing procedures for the Ville Platte LA Plant. Includes maintenance documentation that keeps track of purchases placing orders and answering questions in regards to the status of the various orders.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage inventory while supporting production
- Manage cost through efficient procurement of production materials and consumables
- Vendor Managed Inventory
- Consignment Inventory
- Manage Material Handlers Analysts
- Adhere to regulatory requirements
- Work with scheduling to ensure material requirements are reviewed and materials available to meet production demand
Knowledge and Skills:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum of 5 years in a production or qualitybased environment is required.
- H.S. diploma or equivalent required 23 years purchasing experience desired but not required.
- Previous manufacturing experience required.
- Basic understanding of math.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products (i.e. word and excel).
- Creative problemsolving skills and basic bookkeeping skills.
- May be required to upgrade his/her skills from time to time by completing outside classes.
- Ability to collect and analyze data to propose solutions to procurementrelated problems.
- Must have the ability to work alone or in groups to get tasks completed.
- This position has the potential to grow into a managementlevel position.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- General office environment Division and Branch locations
- While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works near a shop or yard where moving mechanical parts are present
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What we Offer
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hardworking and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Medical dental vision
- Companypaid Employee and dependent life insurance
- Companypaid sickness and accident income
- 401k matching and pension
- Annual safety shoe allowance
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Marmon employee discount program.
It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to recruit hire train promote and compensate persons in all job without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or sexual orientation gender identify protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional jobrelated screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Required Experience:
Manager