Buyer/Planner

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Denver, CO - We are looking for a Buyer/Planner to help implement procurement best practices and help us take a profitable, growing company to the next level. You enjoy resolving supply chain inefficiencies by partnering with your suppliers to make them better, faster, and more efficient. You take pride in the quality of products that are made under your watch and strive to have a high level of sustainability throughout the supply chain. You are innovative and love collaborating with vendor partners, suppliers, and with functional departments (Product, Finance, Engineering, Customer Service, Marketing, etc.) to find innovative, creative ways to reduce lead-times and COGS while increasing quality. We are looking for someone who possesses a continuous improvement mindset and who will enjoy updating and implementing new processes and tools to make our business better. This position is part of the Operations team and reports directly to the Senior Materials Manager.

The Day-to-Day

  • Purchasing:
  • Owns the set-up and management of the master data which feeds our planning tools with guidance of our Senior Materials Manager
  • Works with planning tools to determine what needs to be purchased, how much, and when to minimize stock-outs and unfavorable PPV while maximizing inventory turns
  • Creates and maintains in-depth/accurate PO’s, effectively communicates purchasing needs to suppliers and vendors, and tracks their performance
  • Works directly with the receiving vendor to ensure inventory receiving and control processes are being followed.
  • Works with Suppliers to resolve the root cause of any quantity or quality discrepancies the Vendors discover during the receiving process. 
  • Performs 3-way match with Operations invoices, POs, and receipts to ensure what we are being changed for, the quantities, and costs are all correct
  • Continuous Improvement:
  • Collaborate with Senior Materials Manager to leverage Lean / Six Sigma concepts with vendors to instill a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Operations team and with cross-functional teams to automate manual processes, implement new software or tools to increase efficiencies, and eliminate the need for labor intensive tasks
  • Production Coordination:
  • Track prototype requests/help build a system which keeps all stakeholders aware of the status of each request.
  • Organize, maintain, and communicate specification files/sample files to Vendors
  • Keep the Vendor capability and costing updated using feedback from Vendors, Senior Supply Chain Manager, and Senior Materials Manager
  • Vendor Communication:
  • Leads regular communication with all vendors to obtain updates and provide direction on resolving any outstanding issues/concerns or upcoming events
  • Defect Reporting: 
  • Coordinates development of continuous improvement action plan to resolve main issues related to production quality with Senior Materials Manager
  • Coordinates development of continuous improvement action plan to resolve main issues related to A|U failures with VP of Operations
  • Product Testing:
  • Work directly with our Vendors and the Sr. Materials Manager on developing product guidelines outlining how the final product should be produced, appear, and what the acceptable tolerances should be for each product

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration or other Supply Chain related field
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience in a supply chain related role with an emphasis in Planning or Procurement
  • Experience using a modern ERP system and its modules to plan, purchase, and control inventory (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, Sage, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with the supply chain team, across functional areas, and with vendor partners or suppliers to identify issues, develop solutions, implement improvements, and deliver results: improved costs, quality, lead-times, and service
  • Proficient in MS Excel and/or Google sheets
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong multi-tasking skills, calm demeanor, and natural ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
  • A positive attitude and preference for working on a team in an open, trusting, collaborative and candid environment
  • Desire to grow along with the Artifact Uprising team – ready to adapt and pivot in an exciting entrepreneurial start-up environment

Nice to Have

  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification, ISM CPSM certification, or other evidence of relevant continuing education
  • Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Certification, or working knowledge of basic Six Sigma concepts and Lean methodologies, especially as they pertain to supply chain management
  • Prior experience in manufacturing or the printing industry
  • Experience with a start-up company (preferably an eCommerce retailer)

  • Base Compensation Range - $60-75k

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautify and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames.


Artifact Uprising was recently voted one of Colorado's 50 Best Places to Work in 2021 for small companies by Built In Colorado. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers.


Job Perks

Competitive health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependants), flexible vacation policy, headspace membership, 401(k) matching plan, Year-End Company Bonus Plan 


Why Artifact Uprising?

Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level.


The Working Life

We strive to create a workplace where everyone works hard but also has the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of the office.


It Won’t Be Boring

We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. Through this, we foster a company culture that is always growing, always reaching, and always looking to see things differently.


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Tell us why you want to work at Artifact Uprising and what we should know about you. 


Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • PHPLanguages
    • SqlLanguages
    • jQueryLibraries
    • ReactLibraries
    • ReduxLibraries
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    • SpringFrameworks
    • SeverlessFrameworks
    • MySQLDatabases
    • RedisDatabases
    • DynamoDBDatabases
    • LookerAnalytics
    • FigmaDesign
    • IllustratorDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • AsanaManagement
    • ConfluenceManagement
    • Google DriveManagement
    • Google DocsManagement
    • Google SlidesManagement
    • JIRAManagement
    • DocuSignCRM
    • Google HangoutsCollaboration
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration
    • AsanaProject Management

Location

We are located in the up-and-coming Sunnyside neighborhood in Denver. Our office is surrounded by great local restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

An Insider's view of Artifact Uprising

What’s the vibe like in the office?

What stands out to me is the people. The A|U team exudes positivity and enthusiasm, and their passion for our work is infectious. Everyone I interact with is not only professional but also genuinely friendly, which has created a fun and enjoyable work environment.

Rhett

Data Analyst

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

At Artifact Uprising we rally around our shared business goals. As a result, we have cross-departmental teams that determine how we achieve those goals. These groups become incredibly collaborative and spur conversations that have an impact on the business far outside the anticipated outcome.

Morgan Kois

Marketing Director

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I was looking for a change when I found Artifact Uprising and jumped on board as a seasonal holiday employee. Since then, I’ve had the pleasure to grow with the company on our Customer Experience Team and more recently on our People Operations Team.

Alex

Director, People Operations

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

In Operations, we pride ourselves on being positive, yet realistic, to ensure that everyone across the organization understands what is feasible from a production standpoint while also challenging ourselves through innovation. We drive change by ensuring we are subject matter experts on our production processes & our long-term Operational strategy.

Kira

Director of Operations

How does the company support your career growth?

I joined AU following a career change and have since had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the business, from customer service, to digital product, to growth and marketing. It’s been fun and exciting to be a part of such a fast-growing business and tight-knit team. I feel appreciated for my hard work and look forward to what's ahead!

Eliza

Product Manager

What are Artifact Uprising Perks + Benefits

Artifact Uprising Benefits Overview

At A|U, we understand that it's important to take care of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we use a comprehensive benefits and perks program for our team that meets the needs of today's employee.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
In 2020 we completed an unconscious bias training for our employees and will continue to invest in trainings to make our workplace welcoming and inclusive.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We run all job descriptions through a decoder to make sure our language isn't biased towards a certain group of people.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Can contribute up to the annual IRS limit.
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
New to 2021, we are offering membership to the Headspace app to ensure our employees have the resources they need to help balance work and personal life.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Artifact Uprising sponsors family oriented events annually.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Artifact Uprising hosts company outings Monthly.
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Fitness stipend
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Artifact Uprising offers employees professional development opportunities like Annual individual budget for training, The ability to attend job related conferences and seminars.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
We conduct a yearly "hack-a-thon" that allows everyone in the company to step back from their day-to-day to work on new and exciting problems & ideas. Cross-functional work & learning new skills.
Online course subscriptions available

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