Union Tank Car Company

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is seeking applicants to become a Site Buyer at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania to assist in various departments as needed by plant production. The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.Job SummaryAs an individual contributor, the Site Buyer will plan and procure material to meet internal stakeholder requirements at an optimal cost. The Site Buyer will purchase goods/services according to support customer needs, departmental and Procurement organizational agreements/contracts, and Marmon policies and procedures.Primary ResponsibilitiesTactical creation and issuance of POs to approved suppliers based on ERP system demand.Maintains accurate PO information and delivery dates in the ERP system.Set-up, execution, and maintenance of ordering parameters and ERP data.Work with the supplier and internal Marmon resources to set up internal and supplier-held Kanbans.Ensure adherence to price and lead time established by contract.Monitor supplier delivery performance, days on hand, and related quality issues.Monitor inventory levels to avoid potential excess, obsolescence, and shortages.Oversee Inventory Policy through ABCD classification and use of proper planning parameters.Adjust forecasts and planning parameters as required including safety stocks, reorder points, minimum orders etc. in adherence with Marmon guidelines.Participate in cost savings efforts (i.e. Freight, Packaging, Price).Assist where required to expedite POs and confirm delivery.Review and release purchase requisitions.Resolve supplier and data issues (i.e. Price discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, receiving issues).Participate in daily production and planning meetings.Secure Corrective Actions and execute the RMA process when applicable.Coordinate Engineering changes with suppliers, Material Planning, and Engineering for purchased parts.Daily coordination of information between production, purchasing, and shipping.Provides availability, pricing, and shipping information.Generates daily, weekly, and monthly metric reports.Manage supplier-held inventory programs.Develop in-depth knowledge on parts/commodities managed to aid in expedites and suggest part deviations to resolve shortages and mitigate high risk situations.Work with Commodity Managers, Operations and Engineering on supplier transitions.Skills/Education/ExperienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.Critical thinking and negotiation skills.Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations.Familiarity with consignment inventory, receiving and quality best practices.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly with Excel.Ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to perform tasks High School Diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred.Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Planning or Materials Management.Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...Benefits day 1.Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors.Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)Company Paid Benefits:  Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program4 weeks of Paid Parental LeaveVacation Benefits401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contributionIt is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
 

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.