Job Description

We make life more comfortable.



Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.



Leggett & Platt's inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.



From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.



Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history



We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Customer Service Associate within our Automotive department. Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

What will you be Doing?

Daily communication with customers and suppliers regarding order status and deliveries. Process customer EDI releases daily, input manual releases and single orders. Solve Finished good demand problems related to releases and logistic issues. Daily follow-up of parts required for regular production and service builds. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Co-ordinate and track expedited shipments to customers and from suppliers. Meet annualized premium freight objectives. Responsible for raw material and component supply to the branch(s) (inter-co + external) Responsible for releasing purchase orders with enough lead-time to ensure schedule attainment. Responsible to manage out of branch supply exceptions (supplier issue, logistic issue, demand spike). Responsible to order the right raw materials and components in advance of production. Responsible to identify issues, create a plan and take action to restore normal operations and minimize impact of any disruption. Verification, tracking and reconciliation of Cums, resolve differences with customer, suppliers, production, or other departments involved. Investigate material shortages (missing Finished good or component inventory) and adjust as required. Coordinate the launch and/or phase out of Finished goods and component material. Manage ECO changes to ensure zero obsolescence. Monitory inventory levels daily to achieve targets and participate in physical inventory process.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or previous experience in a supply chain role Material planning or other operations/supply chain experience Large organization experience, and experience of using ERP/MRP software, Oracle software, Microsoft Office and Access would be preferred. 3-5 years related experience within an ISO/TS16949 manufacturing environment. Problem solver and ability to manage conflict and multiple priorities. Good organizational and interpersonal skills Good oral and written communication skills

What to Do Next

Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad. Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!



We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.



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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS


Regarding Equal Employment / Equal Access


Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colors reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives.


It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non-discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority.


We are committed to workplace accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities. Should you have any need for accommodation at any stage of the hiring or recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodation or address any accessibility-related needs. This information will be handled as confidentially as practical. You are welcome to contact a member of our Corporate Employee Relations staff at 417-358-8131 if you need assistance to apply, wish to discuss an accommodation, or have questions about this notice.