Assist-Purchasing & Sched

Posted: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/26/2026 20:16:50
Indexed on: 02/26/2026 20:16:50

Location: Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Fort Atkinson, a division of OSI Industries LLC, is hiring!

Description:

Under general supervision is responsible for maintaining targeted levels of plant operating supplies (including meat) that meet production, cost and quality needs as established and coordinate delivery schedules of such materials.

Job Responsibilities

  • Order non-meat and meat supplies, materials and schedule delivery in amounts and timing required to meet established cost, quality, production and inventory needs. Work with facility operations, quality and shipping departments to ensure correct ordering and inventory levels.


  • Record, balance and reconcile purchases, receipts and inventory levels in electronic databases (includes meat shipments). Produce routine and requested reports on purchasing activity.


  • Reconcile and resolve shipping and billing errors related to pricing, volume, condition, type and specification of material by working with facility departments and vendors to secure appropriate credit or shipment correction. Maintain information in the vendor management system including issues relating to fat claims and foreign materials.


  • Research potential vendors, obtain bids, review provisions and make recommendations to management. Implement new vendor selections, maintain existing vendor relationships and monitor vendor performance. Correct minor vendor performance issues, referring more complex issues to management.


  • Facilitate the flow of raw materials and supply in support of scheduled production and coordinate purchasing to minimize material storage time and space.


  • Provide production scheduling back up for assigned products as necessary and as directed.


  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Experience & Skills

  • 0-5 years purchasing and scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment


  • Ability to develop spreadsheets and use database applications


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


  • Strong math skills


Education

  • High school education or equivalent reading, writing, math and analytical ability acquired through working

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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