COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. 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
• 1st 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 recruiting@knoll.com.

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