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JOB ROLE: Plan, schedule, and release purchased parts and assemblies in accordance with operating guidelines as well as identify and select suppliers, complete requests for quotes, issue and expedite orders. We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced buyer and production planner, with great problem-solving skills to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable of material requirements planning and demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete requests for quotes, issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
- Confirm purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
- Expedite the filling of orders by suppliers to meet production needs.
- Process and resolve non-conformance product issues; initiate vendor chargeback and coordinate with various departments to process credit memos.
- Maintain standard cost of individual Buy parts and coordinate with accounting to roll costs accordingly.
- Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate with engineering to source new/alternative products when supply chain issues for raw materials persists.
- Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle and maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages and review / resolve material shortages.
- Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in the delivery schedules from vendors.
- Manage ERP exceptions and system generated messages.
- Participate in interdepartmental projects/activities as assigned.
- Apply best practices to maintain companies' guidelines regarding price, service, quality, and delivery.
- Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete requests for quotes, issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
- Confirm purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
- Expedite the filling of orders by suppliers to meet production needs.
- Process and resolve non-conformance product issues; initiate vendor chargeback and coordinate with various departments to process credit memos.
- Maintain standard cost of individual Buy parts and coordinate with accounting to roll costs accordingly.
- Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate with engineering to source new/alternative products when supply chain issues for raw materials persists.
- Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle and maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages and review / resolve material shortages.
- Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in the delivery schedules from vendors.
- Manage ERP exceptions and system generated messages.
- Participate in interdepartmental projects/activities as assigned.
- Apply best practices to maintain companies' guidelines regarding price, service, quality, and delivery.
- Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned
a. Strong negotiation skills
b. Excellent communication skills
c. Experience working in an MRP system, JDE preferred
d. Experience as a buyer and planner in a production environment
e. This is a fast-paced environment, so we need someone who is organized and comfortable with the quick pace.
b. Excellent communication skills
c. Experience working in an MRP system, JDE preferred
d. Experience as a buyer and planner in a production environment
e. This is a fast-paced environment, so we need someone who is organized and comfortable with the quick pace.
