Asset Manager

Job Summary

Perform all aspects of the Asset Manager position in an efficient and professional manner, maximizing profits, while minimizing liabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned.

• Develop relationships with and knowledge of assigned suppliers' policies, procedures, contacts, and products; ensure effective open communication.
• Determine inventory requirements, including sales backlog, for assigned suppliers and product lines.
• Direct activities of Assistant Asset Managers and/or Buyers in support of procurement activities.
• Establish a positive and professional level of support with all internal customers, divisions, and suppliers to assure exceptional customer service.
• Review items to be returned on stock rotations and maintain sufficient inventory levels of stock items.
• Resolve all invoice discrepancies or receiving issues.
• Liaison with internal and vendor quality personnel to resolve related issues.
• Negotiate special returns whenever possible.
• Planning and overseeing Asset team members.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma, some college preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2-4 year of purchasing/relevant experience.
• Knowledge of procurement software and tools.

Skills And Requirements

• To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a US Person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (I.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Must be able to report to assigned office location during scheduled in-office workdays.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet.
• Interpersonal skills such as teamwork and good listening skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment;

supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making

process; makes timely decisions.

• Professionalism -- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts

responsibility.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are

covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability -- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility

for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person

with an alternate plan.

• Quality -- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote

quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability -- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands;

changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays,

or unexpected events.

• Planning/Organizing -- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; develops

realistic action plans.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (paperwork, typing, using mouse/keyboard). The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Working Conditions

Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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