Title:  Procurement Analyst (Storeroom)

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyze the elements of value, selection of items satisfactory to users, negotiation of terms and conditions and the determination of source of supply to support the best interest of the facility. Purchase equipment, supplies and services for facility use in such a manner that the maximum value is obtained for the money expended.  Purchases will be made from qualified/approved manufacturers/suppliers whose reputations, financial positions and price structures are adequate for consideration as logical sources of supply.    

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete cycle counts to include generate, confirm blind counts, update system and forward counts to be posted.
• Invoice receipts from billable transactions weekly.
• Cycle count distribution per GPI policy.
• Cycle counts critical high usage consignment items weekly to include tapes, bailing wire, moisture barriers, etc.
• Address workflow invoicing issues in SAP to resolve and correct all issues.
• Create and review purchase orders.
• Process purchase orders and confirm lead times, quantities, price, and receipt of PO. \Prepares and coordinates returns, provide tracking information to Production Control Manager.
• Prepare and coordinate shipments via UPS for departments as needed.
• Coordinates RMA for GPI orders.
• Log all repairs including serial numbers.
• Prepares and coordinates repairs to include, entering requisitions, secure PO’s, labels, and shipment.
• Order GPI Bobst supplies online via “In Touch” website, send confirmations to GPI buyers.  Place items by gluer and press.
• Coordinates and expedites emergency orders.
• Prepares and distributes RFQ/quotes for maintenance technicians for cost savings purposes.
• Coordinate private courier services for other GPI facilities.
• On occasion, will need to pick up materials off site when an emergency arises.
• Maintain a clean and organized storeroom and receiving area, removing packaging materials regularly.
• Enters requisitions for bench stocks, maintenance technicians and other GPI personnel.  Track and confirm completed PO’s.
• Update maintenance personnel on PO (Estimated Time Arrival) ETA tracking as needed.
• Actively engages in identifying cost savings opportunities for the GPI.
• Maintain CONVO-MEZ, FLEXO4 and FLEXO4-MEZ clean and clear.
• Coordinate and perform various storeroom projects as needed to include clean up, relocation of materials, etc.
• Assist team members in locating parts in the storeroom as needed.
• Maintain flexibility for after-hours support to include pickups, courier setup or locating part/s for machine down time.
  
  

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in office administration, customer service, data entry and business software data management and reporting.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a purchasing type role.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Proficient with SAP material transactions, Word, Excel, and other software applications as required for the business.
• Ability to work independently.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in processing purchase orders and vendor management preferred.
• Prior experience managing raw material inventory preferred.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Four-year degree in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Field is preferred or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively.
• Strong organization skills and extremely detailed oriented to assure consistent accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Able to learn quickly and focus on daily completion of tasks. 
  
  

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; which may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. 
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Pay Range:   $58,875.00 - $78,500.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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