Big Ass Fans Careers

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

As a Buyer at Big Ass Fans you will work closely with all departments to support the procurement of goods and services for employees throughout the organization. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for securing the best procurement solution for quality, price, and timing for all purchase orders and help maintain current purchasing processes. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing organization that spans multiple categories, this is your chance! 

What You'll Do

• Manage and collaborate strategies for seasonality and the demand curve with commodity managers.
• Maintain departmental reports for management review (i.e. open orders, vendor on-time delivery).
• Create and accurately process purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy and proper approval for all placed purchase orders.
• Manage all PO suggestions in a timely manner (expedite, de-expedites, cancellations).
• Maintain relationships with suppliers; resolve issues related to supplier quality, pricing, and delivery in a timely manner.
• Work with various departments within the organization to ensure purchase requirements are processed.
• Coordinate and assist with resolving invoice disputes between suppliers and the accounting department.
• Assist with documenting departmental processes.
• Minimize freight cost.
• Identify and maintain traceable cost savings
• Meet inventory targets provided by the manager.
• Align planning parameters and safety stock to demand changes.
• Provide monthly forecasts to the supplier and discuss any changes that will affect the ability to support the business needs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; supply chain or related field preferred
• 3+ years minimum work experience preferred
• Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

First 90 Days

Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Buyer:

Days 1-30:

• Complete your onboarding activities, including a 4-day FANdamentals training to learn about our brand and products. 
• Become familiar with all processes and procedures.
• Shadow and interact with our front line team members to gain understanding of workflows.

Days 31-60:

• Begin performing tasks with guidance by creating purchase requisitions and orders under supervision. 
• Integrate into internal and supplier communication, participating on calls and meetings. 
• Gain familiarity with KPI's and reporting.

Days 61-90+:

• Begin independent buying activities, operating confidently as part of the buyer group.
• Fully trained on products, systems and plant operations. 
• Begin contributing to cost-reduction initiatives and provide feedback on strategies through cross departmental collaboration. 

The Interview Process:

1. First Conversation: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth and talk through any questions you may have. 
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with our Senior Director - Global Supply Chain and you'll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, day to day operations and learn about the expectations of the role. 
3. The Panel Interview: As a final step, you'll come onsite for an in-person interview with a team of cross departmental BAFer's and peers to present your professional background to the group and individual time to answer specific questions. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

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Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.