Manager of Intercompany Procurement

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO is hiring a Manager of Intercompany Procurement.  Salary: $150,010/year 

Job Site: 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

For Benefits, see: https://www.echo-usa.com/about/echo-careers

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Analyze and optimize Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) inventory by leveraging sales history, identifying trends, and forecasting demand to recommend optimal supply quantities for finished goods, production materials, accessories, and spare parts.
• Implement strategic inventory management controls for OPE purchased items, both domestically and internationally, by setting appropriate purchasing parameters
• Drive efficient inventory planning for the newly established Industrial Power Equipment (IPE) division by reviewing monthly and yearly forecasts and optimizing stock levels.
• Enhance production efficiency by maximizing schedule adherence for the build plan through close collaboration with demand planning and scheduling teams.
• Act as a key liaison with Yamabiko (parent company in Japan) to coordinate capacity planning, purchase planning, and global supply chain strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals in demand and supply planning, ensuring seamless domestic and international procurement operations and supplier relationships.

Job Experience/Skills: 

• Requires 5 years of experience in the job offered or in international supply chain function.
• Requires experience working with databases, data warehouse applications, and ERP systems.
• Requires experience with data mining; supply chain processes and critical data needed to support them; and inventory accounting principles.

Education: Requires Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in Supply Chain, Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.