Maintenance Buyer

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

Mission of Role

Collaborate with maintenance and vendors to provide consistent inventory needs.  Ensure accuracies of inventory with system through counts and data.

Role Responsibilities

• Order and receive MRO parts in computerized management system (Currently SAP)
• Placement of inventory in a controlled area and individual locations
• Discuss storeroom status and/or projects in weekly staff meetings
• Maintain and monitor min/max levels of MRO and plant operations supply materials
• Issuance of materials to union and non-union plant personnel with record keeping in SAP
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve their job and area with an emphasis on safety.
• Development, implementation, and display of storeroom key performance indicators
• Work with effected associates to create best practices related to the stock room

Additional Responsibilities

• Cycle count process for determination of material accuracies
• Development of daily standard work practices
• Support non-standard purchases from inception to completion with notification of status to affected employees
• Work with supply vendors to ensure best pricing and relationship expectations are met
• Assist associates with part look-up and identification.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with peers instilling a “We over me” attitude
• Have regular meetings with the maintenance manager and finance department to understand and maintain storeroom spend
• Model a behavior that invites collaboration with their peers and drives a “what if” attitude for imagining new possibilities for the team.
• Any other responsibilities/tasks that may be determined necessary by the company

Qualifications

• An inviting personality who is able to work well as a team member
• A safety minded individual who is also concerned wit quality and environmental impacts
• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required some college experience is considered a plus (associate degree or higher preferred)
• Previous experience with SAP is a must
• Experience in shipping/receiving
• Able to work on their feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift periodic loads of up to 50lbs
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of programs
• Preference given to those with previous maintenance and manufacturing experience

Additional Information

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience. WE BELIEVE IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact us if you require assistance. In 2023, Suntory Global Spirits earned a top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index and was a recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.