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Overview

Under minimal supervision they act as primary buyer for all materials and finished products for the operation of the organization. The individual within this role would be accountable to support Production, Planning, and Internal Customers; through involvement in Plant activities/KPI/etc. Manages product purchases plans, purchasing, inventory replenishment and vendor-managed inventory programs. Participates in raw materials and finished goods price negotiations. Insures consistent inventory flow to minimize stock outs and meet or exceed inventory turns.

R ESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs supplier assessments
• Knowledgeable of commodity market trends and impact on purchase prices
• Analysis
• Create meaningful and effective reports
• Self-directed
• Capable of developing supplier profiles
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills
• Significant contributor to supply chain strategy development
• Thorough understanding of MRP principles, able to teach junior members basic and advanced concepts including but not limited to horizons, time fences, action message management
• Establish delivery schedules and VMI agreements with vendors to optimize MOQ,
• Issue PO's, support production requirements
• Ability to support policy development
• Understanding of production flow principles and processes
• Thorough understanding of supply chain principles, able to teach junior members basic and advanced concepts including but limited to manufacturing strategies, planning strategies, inventory strategies.
• Capable of authoring and recommending policy changes
• Competency to support policy development
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situation, respond well to questions, participate in meetings, write clearly and informatively, read and comprehend written information
• Well read on state of the art supply chain processes
• Well versed on all aspects of Supply Chain policy and regulatory compliance
• APICS certification preferred
• Manage/track expedites
• Ensure proper disposition of inventory including part obsolescence and disposal
• Pursue part maintenance updates
• Strong project management skills
• Establish opportunity for long term supplier agreements with key suppliers
• Travel as required
• Capable of leading supply chain junior buyers
• Create continuous improvement plans
• Able to create and implement plans for strategic suppliers
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or other relevant field; AA degree may be considered
• Policy
• Requires minimal supervision
• Leadership
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills (communication)
• Interpret reports to determine purchase needs
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with many levels and types of people
• Advanced knowledge of various material planning approaches
• Follows company policies and procedures
• Capable of training/leading supply chain junior buyers
• Initiate cost reduction programs
• Demonstrate ability to achieve results
• Experience and relevant certifications will be considered in lieu of education
• Five (5) years experience in. purchasing, production planning, production management, or sourcing.
• Demonstrate competency in planning, organization, professionalism and adaptability; prioritizing and planning work activities; use time efficiently, approach others in a tactful manner, adapt to changes in the work environment, attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experienced user of supply chain analytical tools, able to teach junior members advanced techniques to analyze data
• Demonstrate ability to achieve results
• Creates and provides concise reports/graphical data to senior management
• Thorough understand of MRP principles, able to identify and teach junior members parameters affecting the material plan
• Material Planning
• Planning and organizational ability
• Collaborate on creative solutions to meet supply chain goals
• Ability to manage suppliers and relationships
• Capable of developing supply strategies
• Makes logical decisions based on quantifiable data
• Effectively represent supply chain on operations, marketing, and new product development teams
• Able to manage difficult situations, respond well to change, meet commitments, focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality and listen to others
• Understand ISO policies and procedures
• Manage an ethical relationship with suppliers
• Effective freight selection
• Anticipate and manage supply risks
• Capable of forecasting
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Vendor Management
• Recognize demand patterns/trends