What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at PrimeMatch Advantage?
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
- Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
- MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
- Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
- Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience as a buyer and purchasing.
- Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.