Packaging Corporation of America

Stores Supervisor - Purchasing Agent

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree preferred.
  • At least two years of experience in storeroom operations or supervisory roles in manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of computerized inventory systems.
  • Good organizational and math skills.
  • Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and schedule storeroom staff to meet operational needs.
  • Collaborate with Mill Operations and Maintenance for accurate inventory management.
  • Implement changes to storeroom inventory items as needed.
  • Track and report on the value of storeroom stocks.
  • Perform annual reviews of slow-moving and obsolete inventory according to control requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory master records and conduct audits.
  • Manage the receipt and disbursement of materials efficiently.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation per year.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available within 30 days of employment.
  • Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Immediate enrollment in 401k with matching contributions.
Full Job Description
General Summary

Manage and control the plant stores function such that the Operating and Maintenance Departments are supported with essential material and parts when needed.

Prerequisites

Education: Associates College degree preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum of two years experience in storeroom operation or previous supervisory position within a manufacturing facility.

Certificate/License: Certified Stores Manager desirable, but not required.

Skills: Ability to delegate tasks and schedule personnel to meet varying workload. Able to analyze turnover trends and take steps to avoid stock out of critical items. Need a strong working knowledge of computerized systems; need to have good organizational skills; and need to have a basic understanding of accounting and or good math skills.

Training: Supervisory, safety and computer skills training.

Other: Good oral and written communication skills.

Essential Functions the essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to...

1. Supervise, schedule and direct hourly storeroom personnel.

2. Work with Mill Operations and Maintenance to ensure optimal levels and accuracy of inventory needs.

3. Responsible for the implementation of additions/changes/deletions of storeroom items.

4. Track and report storeroom value.

5. Perform an annual review of slow moving/obsolete inventory in accordance with Key Control requirements.

6. Responsible for accuracy of inventory master records.

7. Complete annual inventory audits in accordance with the Key Control requirements.

8. Responsible for entering receipts into Trident system.

9. Ensure receipt and disbursement of materials are properly executed.

10. Review the daily re-order report for accuracy and procure inventory as needed.

11. Obtain RFQ's and necessary documents for storeroom orders.

12. Track storeroom purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

13. Responsible for the oversite of direct material disbursement and tracking.

14. Identify potential cost reduction initiatives as related to storeroom stock items.

15. Responsible to ensure effective and efficient storeroom operations.

16. Support Purchasing Manager and serve as a backup as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary range for position: $70,400 to $105,600 annually.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.


Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. Our focus on a single line of business not only differentiates us from our major competitors, but also helps us achieve levels of operational excellence that are highly respected within the industry. A leader in integration, PCA converts approximately 83% of the containerboard it produces into finished corrugated containers for a broad base of both local and national accounts. With 2012 net sales at a record $2.8 billion and 8,600 employees, PCA produced 2.6 million tons of containerboard and shipped 34.7 billion square feet of corrugated products

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Learn more about Packaging Corporation of America
Size
15,200 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$461.1 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$6.6 billion
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