Location: Fargo, ND
Company: Border States
Administers and coordinates the SAP/GAINS purchasing and inventory system functions on assigned product families including, but not limited to, stock purchase orders, branch to branch stock transfers, and related maintenance of SAP master records. Manages supply flow on assigned product families through consistent communication with applicable branch and supplier contacts.
Utilizes inventory service management tools and other exception reports and tools to identify critical low inventory situations. Improves inventory performance through reduction of overstock and non-stock inventories. Analyzes inventory requests from sales or marketing teams and implement stocking parameter changes
determined to be appropriate to support sales growth. Responsibilities Essential Functions Maintains collaborative relationships with branch sales, warehouse, and operations staff.
Provides proactive and responsive support for branch staff and deliver excellent customer service in response to branch inventory requests. Responds to actual or predicted stock-outs and identifies larger trends in supplier service levels that affect the supply chain. Monitors and takes steps to ensure healthy inventory service levels on high velocity items, and products important to key customers. Facilitates review, submission, and expediting of stock purchase orders. Makes trade-off decisions with respect
to inbound freight expenses, inventory services levels and inventory turnover.
Maintains collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturer’s representatives. Evaluates excess inventory on products or product families with low inventory turnover and takes action to improve inventory turns including supplier returns, order point or order quantity adjustments, branch to branch stock transfers, de-expediting inbound supply orders, or sales promotion opportunities. Maintains expected delivery dates on inbound supplier orders to improve date confidence with branch teams and customers. Responds and resolves invoice, shipping, and carrier discrepancy issues in a timely manner Non-essential Functions May work in close connection with our alliance customers Assist in training new team members Participates in training document reviews and creation Participates in inventory & purchasing projects, such as data cleansing, branch startup plans, facility relocations, process improvement initiatives, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate Qualifications Four-year business or technical degree or the equivalent in work experience. Prior procurement, inventory management, or supply chain management experience with knowledge of electrical, utility, industrial products preferred.
Solid understanding of customer service and conflict resolution, purchasing, purchase order management and supplier returns, inventory management and stocking parameters, such as reorder points and lead times Competency with Excel or another spreadsheet application Previous knowledge of SAP or an MRP platform is preferred Skills and Abilities Multitasking, organization, and time management skills Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100% Lift from Waist:
Manufacturing or Operations jobs pertain to roles involved in the production of goods and management of supply chains. These positions can range from hands-on tasks such as assembly line work, machining, and quality control, to supervisory roles overseeing production processes and logistics. Characteristics of these jobs often include a focus on efficiency, productivity, and adherence to safety protocols. Employees in this sector typically engage with physical products and manufacturing equipment, and may work in structured shifts within factories or production facilities. Advancement in this field frequently hinges on technical expertise, process management skills, and the capacity to optimize workflows.
as a member or leader of a company team organized to address major HVAC/R service or installation jobs in an efficient, timely, and profitable manner. As assigned, conducts non-service work in support of other company HVAC/R activities. When required operates, maintains and secures a company vehicle in accordance with instruction discussed in the Company Employee Handbook.
When required conducts periodic on call (after-hours work) duty. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate; graduate of a post-high school HVAC/R institution of two or more years in duration. Three or more years of successful and full-time HVAC/R experience, preferably as
a service or installation technician. Good writing, verbal, and reading skills, including the ability to read and apply manufactures' instructions. Ability to clearly communicate with customers, management, suppliers and co workers.
Physical and sensory ability to perform the duties noted above under the conditions and extremes found in the day to day operations of the company. Active member of RSES pursuing certificate member status. Current refrigerant handling certification approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Requirement to maintain personal HVAC/R skills and knowledge through a combination of self-study, company training, or manufactures' workshops. Current and unblemished
State vehicle operator's license; ability to operate all vehicles in the company fleet safely after proper instruction and training; insurable.
Knows and practices good work and safety habits. Ability to work successfully under the pressures of time, adverse weather conditions, customer demands, and diverse scheduling. Occasional overnight travel or extended period away from home. Able to diagnose and correct all service problems regarding refrigeration, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems. Needs little supervision and limited instruction. Must have confidence in abilities. DIFFICULTY OF WORK: Customer-based activities require an individual who possess traits of decisiveness, initiative, tact, judgment, integrity, dependability, and the ability to communicate in a technically credible manner.
A HVAC/R Technician must be able to diagnose equipment problems accurately and quickly and organize a job efficiently to the mutual benefit of the customer and the company. Job-related contact can occur within virtually all demographic groups, although most working contacts will be served customers, and other company co workers. Daily job stress will range from minimal to extreme based on such factors as the weather, site considerations, time constraints, sales potential, travel requirements, and customer needs.
An average workday will be moderately stressful. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical/Environmental Conditions : This position requires working primarily in customer places of operation. Ability to work with scaffolding, lifting and moving equipment, and ladders. Being physically fit and good hand /eye coordination are required. Cognitive/Mental Requirements : This position requires the abilities in the areas of reading; writing; simple arithmetic; initiative; tact; judgment; dependability and ability to diagnose problems.
Skills in refrigeration theory, welding, brazing, soldering, electrical circuitry, and wiring diagrams are required. Equipment, Tools, Materials Used : Technicians' tools and equipment used in this position includes electrical meters, thermometers, hand tools, power tools, pipe cutters, shears, scales, vacuum pump, refrigerant recovery equipment and torches, forklifts, power-lifts, heavy materials handling equipment. Mobile radio system.
or cart and label. Set molds in accordance with SAS Bill of Materials to ensure customer specifications and quality. Housekeeping of department including but not limited to press, floors, glass room, mold area, shims, and shim area, glass cutting area and bathrooms.
Assist shooter in PMP with Production Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor. De-mold products, palletize and label. Transport products to Finishing Department in proper location. Inspect and Measure product for weights, thickness, and visual defects and report results to shooter as they happen. Unload and load incoming and outgoing freight as trained and required. If time does not permit, inform Shooter that trucks are here.
Complete all safety training programs and score with SAS standard requirements. Participate in committees as requested. Safety Committee, Quality Circles, EAC etc.
Alert Shooter and/or Production Supervisor and any Safety Concerns. Qualifications: High school education or GED or equivalent combination of education and training. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
preventative maintenance and safety inspections on cooperative vehicles and special equipment including di-electric testing and DOT inspections. Performs all mechanical repair work for normal maintenance and mechanical defects on cooperative vehicles, heavy and special equipment as required.
Transfers attachments from vehicles scheduled for release from the fleet to newly purchased vehicles. Fabricating, welding and building special equipment for the cooperative as directed. Performs light maintenance and repair work on Cooperative fleet vehicles in the field as directed. Maintains records of all repairs and service work for the Cooperative's fleet as prescribed by applicable practices
and procedures. Qualifications: Associates degree or two-year technical degree in automotive/diesel mechanics or equivalent field required. Closely related and progressive job experience may substitute for a portion of the educational requirements.
Basic work knowledge of utility and heavy equipment required. Additional work experience in automotive/diesel/hydraulic mechanics preferred. License/Certifications: Valid driver's license and Class A CDL required. ASE certification, Brake Inspector Certification, DOT compliance Certification, Forklift Operator license, preferred. Pay/Benefits: This is an hourly position. Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience. Cass County Electric Cooperative offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
