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Union Tank Car Company - UTLX is Hiring a Buyer Near Altoona, PA
- Tactical creation and issuance of POs to approved suppliers based on ERP system demand.
- Maintains accurate PO information and delivery dates in the ERP system.
- Set-up, execution, and maintenance of ordering parameters and ERP data.
- Work with the supplier and internal Marmon resources to set up internal and supplier-held Kanbans.
- Ensure adherence to price and lead time established by contract.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, days on hand, and related quality issues.
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid potential excess, obsolescence, and shortages.
- Oversee Inventory Policy through ABCD classification and use of proper planning parameters.
- Adjust forecasts and planning parameters as required including safety stocks, reorder points, minimum orders etc. in adherence with Marmon guidelines.
- Participate in cost savings efforts (i.e. Freight, Packaging, Price).
- Assist where required to expedite POs and confirm delivery.
- Review and release purchase requisitions.
- Resolve supplier and data issues (i.e. Price discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, receiving issues).
- Participate in daily production and planning meetings.
- Secure Corrective Actions and execute the RMA process when applicable.
- Coordinate Engineering changes with suppliers, Material Planning, and Engineering for purchased parts.
- Daily coordination of information between production, purchasing, and shipping.
- Provides availability, pricing, and shipping information.
- Generates daily, weekly, and monthly metric reports.
- Manage supplier-held inventory programs.
- Develop in-depth knowledge on parts/commodities managed to aid in expedites and suggest part deviations to resolve shortages and mitigate high risk situations.
- Work with Commodity Managers, Operations and Engineering on supplier transitions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical operations and calculations.
- Familiarity with consignment inventory, receiving and quality best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly with Excel.
- Ability to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs and respirators.
- Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plant.
- Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to perform tasks.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Planning or Materials Management.
- Benefits on Day 1
- Medical/Dental/Vision with first-in-class vendors
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Benefits
- 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.
Job Summary
Full Time
$82k-98k (estimate)
09/26/2023
06/02/2024
utlx.com
Columbus, MS
1,000 - 3,000
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