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An empty treadmill isn’t compelling, but once someone steps on it, the stories are limitless. Our goal is to connect people emotionally to their fitness journey. We are a global team coming from different cultures and backgrounds with a shared passion to achieve and live our mission of inspiring healthier lives.

 

Inspire. Innovate. Make an impact and join our team!

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the management of purchase orders, inventory & supply for accessories including finished goods, working from MRP system outputs, material requisitions, customer orders and new product development.

 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Monitor the supply versus demand and place purchase orders with established suppliers weekly in order to support the material requirements plan, min/max targets and customer order fulfillment for 900+ items.
  • Work with supplier representatives in order to manage prices, production, and shipping & delivery schedules as well as work with suppliers on lead times.
  • Manage daily shipping documents from suppliers and validate quantities, pricing, and PO #’s match incoming shipping documents for clearance.
  • Manage the custom accessory business; hold weekly meetings with suppliers and internal customers as well as place PO’s for new sales orders and track shipments for quality control.
  • Achieve assigned goals regarding backorder lines, inventory levels and inventory turns.
    Responsible for timely processing of discrepant material dispositions when appropriate.
  • Act as lead supply chain representative on NPI (New Production Introductions) as well as current initiatives for cost reductions.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

Responsibility breakout: 

  • 50% weekly planning for purchased finished goods.
  • 25% managing shipment documents, updating PO’s with container information, maintaining PO dates based on weekly updates from suppliers
  • 15% meetings for NPI, projects, custom accessories, weekly supplier meetings
  • 10% responding to internal and external requests.

 

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) + years Material Planning/Purchasing/Supply Chain experience in a production environment

EDUCATION
B.A. in related field or equivalent. APICS and CPM certification preferred.

 

 

Want to take the next step in your career?

 

Life Fitness takes pride in our talented employees and believe in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits and unleash your potential.

 

If you feel the open position you see is right for you, we invite you to apply.

 

Learn more about us here.

 

Life Fitness does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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Technology we use

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Location

Life Fitness Rosemont is home to our global corporate headquarters and equipped with workstations and collaboration spaces as well as a newly redesigned fitness center with all Life Fitness equipment.

An Insider's view of Life Fitness

What projects are you most excited about?

Life Fitness On Demand is a digital library of instructor-led classes streamed on our app and cardio equipment. Collaborating with the brightest minds at Life Fitness, I've led and seen it grow from conceptualization to product launch. I am excited as we continue to enhance the in-workout user experience and integrate new technologies.

Arturo

Director, Product Development

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

I’m proud to say that my career has shown consistent progression over the last two decades. In college, I began my journey as a part-time office admin and am now one of our IT leaders. I held various analyst roles within the business and IT. My growth has been truly influenced by some amazing leaders who saw my potential and supported me.

Deanna

Director, Business Solutions

What are Life Fitness Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Life Fitness provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes summer hours, flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes work from home and the ability to work remotely on occasion as needed.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Fitness employees have access to an FSA
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life Fitness' health insurance policy covers some out of pocket expenses.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Life Fitness offers team fitness initiatives including in-office yoga, in-office fitness classes, and sponsored race teams.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Life Fitness sponsors family oriented events annually.
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
We offer employees free on-site garage parking.
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Free onsite gym at all office locations.
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Life Fitness hosts lunch and learn meetings on occasion.
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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