BUYER

Buyer

Job Category : Purchasing / Supply Chain / Logistics Requisition Number : BUYER002415 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

The Buyer position is responsible for the planning of component and raw materials in accordance to the production schedule to ensure a controlled flow of work and materials through manufacturing.

Supports corporate goals to ensure service level and inventory turns by carefully controlling purchasing activities; other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Ensure components are procured at the most competitive price and delivered on time to meet expected service levels.
• Develop and maintain purchasing strategies to ensure we meet inventory objectives and obsolescence goals.
• Monitor sales history and POS information for any significant trends to adjust procurement plans accordingly.
• Foster close working relationships with associated departments including Sales / Business Development, Documentations and Specifications, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.
• Support the development of an S&OP process for all finished goods including meetings to review service levels, performance of items, inventory strategy, and supply plan to meet demand.
• Review inventory levels and product demands to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs.
• Drive, promote, and develop positive communication with Scheduling team to improve component time delivery.
• Support new product development through cooperative procurement of product introductions; end of life product run outs and conversions, and communication to the business of any shortfalls.
• Proficiently use the SAP ERP system to perform all necessary job functions. This includes purchasing functions, exception messages, date maintenance, data extraction, data analysis, and continuous learning and advancement of skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, procurement
• Experience using MRP / ERP systems, including SAP / APO, Logility, and Oracle.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Experience with Product Development and understanding of product life cycles
• Consumer packaging experience is a plus

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