Job Type
Full-time
Description
WHAT WE DO
GreenPower Motor Company, Inc. (GreenPower) is a leading manufacturer and
distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-
duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space
and school bus sector.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Warehouse / Purchasing Manager is responsible for maintaining acceptable
and accurate inventory levels. This position requires attention to detail,
strong communication skills and a desire for enabling continuous improvement.
In this role a high level of accuracy, and operational standards through
performance of operational process audits with the primary goal of maintaining
proper inventory levels. This position requires proficiency, high level
thinking, conceptualization, implementations skills, and the ability to thrive
in a fast pace environment.
Warehouse Manager
Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure proper inventory
levels are maintained
Manage facility warehouse employees
Ensures part shipments meet required specifications for quality, function,
and reliability upon delivery
Executes inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and
problems.
Communicates with Operations Team as needed regarding new items, changes
of location, counts, etc.
Ensures milestones and goals are met.
Performs and assists with general maintenance and cleanup of warehouse.
Operates forklift as needed.
Performs process audits associated with receiving, returns inspection,
product put away, picking, packing, shipping and cycle counting
Perform root cause problem solving and corrective action
Determine and implement continual improvements in the inventory and
warehouse processes
Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for
products received.
Communicates inventory standards and parameters to direct supervisor,
production team, project management team, and other appropriate staff.
Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems,
particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and
facilitates solutions to these issues.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws,
regulations, guidelines, and policies.
Hires and trains Inventory Control staff.
Oversees the job assignments and activities of Inventory Control staff.
Provides performance evaluations that are timely and constructive to
inventory team
Performs other duties as assigned.
Purchase Manager
Process orders and maintains records of all transactions, purchase
requests, quotes, purchase orders, and acknowledgments.
Analyze forecast, actual demand, schedules, and inventory and exercise
judgment to influence manufacturing and buying decisions
Conduct and document procurement activities and negotiations to support
buying decisions
Search, evaluate, and approve new suppliers as needed
Responsible for researching and identifying alternative suppliers if
needed.
Develop strategic supplier and vendor relationships
Resolve potential material disruption issues and escalates needed
Determine the material requirement for the manufacturing production
schedules, engineering, validation, and processes.
Review, prioritize, schedule, and expedite the delivery of material to
meet target dates and prevent stock shortages
Resolve inquiries on unclear packing slips and invoices to ensure prompt
availability of material and timely payments to vendors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
We are seeking an organized, diligent, and responsible inventory controller to
join our growing team.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement
Experience in manufacturing preferred
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Highly organized, strongly self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task
activities with shifting priorities
Demonstrated ability to coordinate matrixed resources and drive measurable
results
Ability to learn company specific system to track deadlines, submittals,
and follow up
Computer skills using MS Office Suite, GSuite,
Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Considerable physical activity. May require handling of objects that can weigh
up to 50 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment.
Other environments may include:
Warehouse
Vehicles
Outdoors
