August 20, 2024

Berry Global, Inc

Evansville

FULL TIME

Purchasing Agent

Overview:

About Berry

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Purpose: To purchase materials as needed to support production.

Responsibilities:

Order commodities for Berry Global plants as assigned by the Corporate Purchasing Manager.
Periodically perform analysis to determine appropriate inventory levels. Ensure that inventory goals are met.
Collaborate with assigned plants to reduce slow moving or obsolete items.
Work with suppliers to design and implement programs to optimize inventory at assigned plants.
Submit quality and service complaints to suppliers as needed and ensure they are completed by the assigned deadline.
Identify and implement cost savings programs both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations.
Ability to work independently or in teams.
Ability to travel when required.
Working knowledge of computers, specifically Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.