Operation Buyer I

JOB SUMMARY:

Supports the organization’s supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs and customer expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Purchase material for assigned commodities or products from suppliers, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives
• Administers strategies meant to optimize inventory levels and supports business objectives
• Collects data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; requests forecast changes based on demand fluctuations
• Collaborates with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with assigned suppliers in support of required quality and on time delivery
• Manages kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems
• Problem solves supply constraints, receiving issues, and problematic invoices/accounts
• Analyzes and executes change orders
• Predicts and communicates operational impacts
• Coordinates with Global Sourcing team for the successful completion of supplier approval process, quoting, and production readiness
• Supports cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to better leverage the company’s competitive position

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Utilize MPS principles to improve business conditions
• Research and analyze material transactions and service requirements to determine if disposition is needed, disposition parts accordingly
• Coordinate incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling
• Process nonconforming goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to resolve quality issues
• Participate in special projects as required
• Facilitate and organize quarterly inventory for the location
• Acts as Operations Planner backfill

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management and 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing and/or planning materials in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL:

• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Knowledge of purchasing, production and inventory control process, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of various production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
• Basic analytical thinking and mathematical skills
• Basic level skills with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A