Line Buyer

Winnebago Industries is a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats brands. Our 6,300+ team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow. **Primary Objective of Position:** Assist and support the purchasing agent and building managers as required. The line buyer is responsible for ensuring work is completed timely and accurately. Maintaining positive internal and external relationships is critical to the success of this role. **Key Areas of Responsibility** - Accurately reorder any items/parts as needed pertaining to cycle counts. - Collaborate with vendors for buying needs and quality issues. - Run daily reports to help communicate with suppliers on the status of requisitions, and orders. - Assist Purchasing Agent with parts when needed (expedite part shortages for items of coverage on cycle counts). - Responsible for managing obsolete materials - Assist and provide support for Purchasing Agent regarding vendors issues - Place “Hot Orders” at the request of the Purchasing Agent - Manage vendor returns for the building timely and accurately - Track and report on daily offline reports and prepare weekly data graphs for the Plant Manager. - Prepare the weekly Working Capital Report. - Address invoice issues with the accounting department - Manage vendor cycle counts, building cycle counts, and order confirmation. - Complete a daily shortage walk to monitor in-house inventory movement. - Answer any radio calls from receivers and lines. - Assist in quarterly inventory control process. - Run track reports for the receivers. - Ad hoc requests as needed **Education & Experience** - High School Diploma or equivalent - Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook email) - Broad knowledge of RV products and components is required - Analytical and strong communication skills are necessary **Physical Demands** - Stand, walk, sit in a production environment - Office sitting and standing environment - Able to work early hours with a flexible schedule At Winnebago, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations. **Leadership Expectations**: - **Connect with Purpose** - *Be inclusive*; seek out different perspectives. - *Focus on the Customer*; put yourself in the customer's shoes. - *Communicate Clearly*; say what needs to be said and listen. - **Execute with Excellence** - *Explore Possibilities*; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas. - *Set Direction*; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action. - *Drive Results*; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency. - **Build the Future** - *Transform the Road Ahead*; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement. - *Navigate Change*; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges. - *Inspire Growth*; help each other improve; commit to personal development. If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Winnebago Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability - Health Savings Account (HSA) - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401(k) with match - Employee Stock Purchase Program - Tuition Reimbursement - Holiday and Vacation Pay Winnebago Towables is an **E**qual **O**pportunity **E**mployer.