Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance & Analytics, this role is responsible for providing department support by performing task including, but not limited to, such as data analysis, generating metrics, generating charts and graphs general system maintenance tasks, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Manager, Compliance & Analytics metrics tracking and maintaining data
• Assist Buyers with business initiatives and analyzes information related to Supply Chain
• Continuous improvement projects within the Purchasing Department
• Supports efforts around compliance and risk management
• Maintains files & documentation to support business and ISO certification
• Supports efforts for compliance documents such as Buy America & USMCA
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word and Power Point
• Must be organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience working in Purchasing support role, or similar field preferred
• Previous experience with various business systems; Microsoft Office, ERP & Data management

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Periodically required to work for more than the standard 40-hour week, due to production deadlines and daily workload.
• Evening and weekend work may be needed to support extended production work hours.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.