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Morgan Olson

MORGAN OLSON LLC
 
Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson’s portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!
 
Morgan Olson’s leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson’s production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery worktrucks on the market today.
 
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist
 
Job Description: 
Coordinate Sourcing Projects that support the cost, delivery, and quality objectives of the company. Develop and implement strategies that support the goals of lowering costs, adding value, maintaining inventories while ensuring OTD of finished goods to customers.
 
Essential Functions and Activities: 
Manage multiple commodities and supplier relationships.
 
Coordinate YOY productivity projects with JBPCO Category Managers to meet yearly goals.
 
Track and report progress against sourcing projects weekly/monthly.
 
Facilitate meetings with internal and external Customers / Suppliers.
 
Facilitate new parts or changes to existing parts with Engineering / Suppliers / Manufacturing / Quality.
 
Maintain JDE purchasing related data.
 
Facilitates the ECO process for items within assigned commodities.
 
Support all departments to meet Internal Customer expectations.
 
Works with suppliers to identify and maintain cost targets, Implement VAVE initiatives.
 
Assists Category Managers with contract negotiations.
 
Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
 
Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
 
Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
 
Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in a business or engineering related field
 
5 years of sourcing experience or managing a similar scope of responsibility
 
Master’s degree, or other Supply Chain Certifications preferred
 
Negotiation skills required
 
Working knowledge of domestic and international logistics
 
Working knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
 
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Project
 
Proficient with virtual meeting tools – Webex, Teams, Zoom
 
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen Events
 
Excellent Communications at all levels (Written and Verbal)
 
Demonstrated success driving long and short-term projects
 
Global sourcing experience
 
Must be highly motivated and possess the ability to work independently
 
Travel as needed – averaging one trip / month.
 
Benefits: 
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
 
Company paid life insurance
 
10 company paid holidays
 
Vacation and personal time
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
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Sourcing Specialist

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Sourcing Specialist