Buyer

• Responsible for ensuring the operating system data is accurate including certain Product Master fields.
• Maintains accurate lot sizes, safety stocks, lead times, item notes, and other operating parameters.
• Coordinates demand requirements through order entry into manufacturing planning and execution.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient planning of raw materials to support manufacturing requirements.
• Reviews BEDIA and creates purchase orders for direct materials.
• Works closely with Planners and Production Supervisors if supply issues occur.
• Responsible for accurate and timely execution of raw material procurement.
• Monitors component procurement of raw materials.
• Reviews MRP to determine replenishment orders.
• Monitors raw materials inventories to determine economic ordering consistent with sound inventory control practices.
• Advises Purchasing and the Planner of changes affecting material needs for manufacturing.
• Incorporate PFEP (Plan For Every Part) as a tool to minimize inventory using a proven methodology.
• Responsible to validate purchase delivery dates, track carrier status, and communicates when supplier corrective action request (SCMS) are required.
• Helps maintain purchasing information records and forecasting databases.
• Adhere to production/inventory control policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices are being followed.
• Manages the SCMS database, and scheduling of RTV’s once the disposition has been established working closely with Quality Management and Shipping/Receiving personnel.
• Analyzes raw material inventory aging and takes action to minimize overage or scrap.
• Follow the Scheduling process map and ensure accuracy.
• Generates process order requirements, purchase orders, debit memos, requisitions, and general correspondence as required.
• Helps maintain documentation of manufacturing practices, work procedures and work instructions.
• Creates ZAMU Sample Shipping orders.
• Serves as back-up to the Sr. Buyer/Planner for MRO purchasing.
• Ensure conformance and support with facility quality management system and facility and department strategic goals.
• Maintain 5S and lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping, and be assigned to attend team meetings designed to reduce cycle time, remove waste and non-value added activities, and reduce costs.
• Attend problem solving sessions as required.
• Utilizes business software to perform inventory transfers, inquiries, and requisitions for inventory.
• Generates reports, analyses and graphs manufacturing activities, provides HS&E and Quality with critical month end reporting data.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Serves on teams as required.

Salary : $25