Purchasing & Logistics Manager

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

The Purchasing & Logistics Manager position is responsible for managing supply chain requirements from order entry to planning and procurement to logistics, insuring products are purchased, and production is planned in accordance with Alfa Laval policy and customer demands.  Demands are driven by the ERP system.  This position will work with and develop plans for forecast, review safety stocks, and manage supplier stocking programs to support reduced cost and lead times to support the current business environment. 

General responsibilities include:

• Manage the purchasing department to ensure materials are purchased based on quality, price, and delivery
• Manage logistics to ensure customer expectations are being met or exceeded
• Manage order entry process for standard and forecast orders, ensuring financial requirements of the factory are being met
• Manage work order processing is occurring in a timely fashion to ensure successful completion times are achievable in production
• Ensure compliance with Alfa Laval policies and procedures, including ensuring all employees comply and are current with required trainings
• Promote smooth communications throughout the factory from design to final invoice.  This includes oversight of the production shortage meetings, participation in the forecasting process, and supporting the ALPS cell status board in the workshop
• Provide support for employee learning and development
• Perform routine supplier visits key suppliers as travel permits
• Negotiate contracts with critical suppliers
• Active participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through ALPS and ISO9001:2015
• Responsible for supplier selection and review process

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

Education (degree or years) and/or Certification/Registration:

• 8 years’ experience in related area or 4 years’ experience with 4 years’ degree in related field

Type and Length of Experience:

• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing environment,
• Preferred experience with management of people

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:

• APICS certification a plus
• Manage cost savings initiatives (PPV)
• Analize data and improve sDOT (Supplier Delivery on Time)
• Focus on SQUAL (Supplier Quality)
• ERP experience, preferably Vantage and/or E10
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Planning and organizational skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, motor vehicle use, etc.)

Up to 60% travel is required.

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer