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About the company

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we operate over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. Our products are found in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains, serving industries from automotive to heavy-duty machinery. MAT maintains consistent expertise across the entire supply chain, excelling in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics, distribution, marketing, design, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collaborate with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing process.
• Handle purchase order placement for domestic orders, direct import, and containerization.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to reflect product seasonality.
• Provide cost analysis and landed costs to sales and marketing teams.
• Procure merchandise in a timely fashion based on demand and forecast.
• Coordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment status.
• Resolve procurement issues with vendors, including price, quality, service, and delivery, during international business hours.
• Collaborate with demand planners, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department, and customs brokers for inventory fulfillment.
• Qualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysis.
• Lead cost-out initiatives for assigned product lines.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Manage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing Coordinator.
• Represent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiatives.
• Support new product and program launches in collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Cross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP system.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements while ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
• Determine tariff classification and PGA (FDA, Aphis, EPA, etc.) applicability.
• Review accuracy of Customs Entry Filing and conduct customs entry audits.
• Work with the Import Compliance Manager to address audit results and corrections.
• Ensure integrity of import data and maintain tariff classification and duty rates in SAP/SKU repository.
• Work directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation or information required for customs clearance.
• Respond to inquiries from customs brokers impacting imports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum three years of global sourcing experience.
• Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) a plus.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Essential knowledge of international logistics and US Customs Trade Compliance a plus.

Skills

• Proven ability to implement and execute initiatives supporting corporate strategy.
• Capable of handling complex project management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to make sound, timely decisions.
• Cross-functional leadership (internal or external).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present data organizationally.
• Delivers commitments with strong follow-up skills.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to respond to international vendors during normal and after-hours as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match.
• Career Advancement Program, training, and development.
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary Life/AD&D and Employer-Provided Life/AD&D.

Pay

The posted salary range for this position is $60,850 to $85,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.