Logistics and Warehousing Buyer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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The Logistics & Warehousing Buyer will report to the Director of Warehousing, Logistics & Supplier Quality and is responsible for sourcing and securing logistics freight and warehousing services for essential foundry supply chain operations. The buyer will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, control cost, and ensure timely and efficient delivery and storage of freight. Additionally, the buyer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategies with production needs.

• Work with existing 4PL logistics provider to assess carrier base and optimize lanes for inbound and outbound freight.
• Visit and audit warehouse facilities to review occupancy levels, efficiency initiatives, and truck turn times.
• Initiate RFQ’s for competitive bids on logistics services, review, and make recommendations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable service.
• Work with leadership in the drafting, negotiating, and management of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Complete SAP transactions to include issuing PREQ’s, PO’s, and completing freight invoice reconciliation on a weekly basis through Docu Ware.
• Complete a monthly freight pickup/reconciliation for month end accounting.
• Maintain transportation routes and rates in AS400 for pricing/quoting activities.
• Complete monthly Bureau of Labor statistics freight pricing updates.

• Order and manage all dunnage inventory levels for all plants.
• Develop appropriate min/max/safety stock quantities based off order history and forecast to ensure proper dunnage inventory levels for production needs.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure freight & warehouse KPI’s are monitored and achieved (i.e. Cost/lb, Cost/mile, OTD, hours per load, etc).
• Manage all day-to-day freight shipment requests and issue resolutions.
• Ensure all USMCA and customs documents are completed annually.
• Work with Indirect MRO team on projects and initiatives as needed.

• Keep informed of market trends, price fluctuations, and emerging technologies to make informed logistics decisions.
• Identify potential risk in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Ensure that logistics practices meet environmental and regulatory standards, including responsible sourcing and ethical practices.
• Support safety objectives and regulations within the carrier network warehouse facilities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional disciplines to align logistics and warehousing with the foundry’s operational needs.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

• Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years related experience and/or training in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in negotiations, analytical ability, and risk management.

• Travel to plant, warehouse, and supplier locations to resolve logistics and supply chain problems and complete…