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COMPANY OVERVIEW
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community
POSITION PROFILE
To procure and/or expedite timely deliveries of fabric to support demand from external customers and Knoll manufacturing lines in order to meet sales, on-time and cost objectives for both Cut and Applied Textiles business.
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (MBO’s)
Coordinate with the Purchasing Manager to develop plan supporting all goals of the department and organization including, but not limited to:
On-time Performance
Efficient Productivity
Economical Cost
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Quality Goods and Service
Customer Satisfaction
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Purchasing of assigned parts through MRP system
Monitor inventory levels to support Sales & Financial objectives
Daily interaction with Vendors on Purchase Orders and Finishing Process
Tactical Planning to support the demand flow production process
Manage and coordinate system set up for new product lines
Resolve invoice discrepancies with AP and reconcile parts shortages
Coordinate with KnollTextiles Technical team to resolve quality issues and handle disposition of non-conforming product
Data Entry (ETA updates, purchase order closeouts, item master revisions, cross reference numbers, data into various Excel spreadsheets, weekly update of open PO report)
Assist in scheduling process
Significant interaction with KnollTextiles Customer Service, Knoll manufacturing plants and Vendors
Communicate delivery issues with KnollTextiles Customer Service and Knoll manufacturing plants
Support lean manufacturing processes & continuous improvement
Ensure correct costing and price breaks are entered in the system and kept up to date
Analyze inventory turns and determine which products to assign to DNR (Do Not Re-Order)
Purchasing and scheduling of assigned applied parts through ATSO ordering system
Required Skills
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong verbal & written communication
Analytical skills
Motivated to solve problems
Independent thinker
Ability to work in a team environment to coordinate materials, textiles & production groups in order to meet customer requirements
Good organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Oracle EBS experience a plus
Required Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma required, BS/BA preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
3-5 Years purchasing, inventory planning or production management experience
Knoll is an Equal Employment opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition at ****
Job Location
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

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