Associate Buyer

Client:  Henkel Corporation

Job Location: 167 Batchelder Rd., Seabrook, NH 03874

Position Type: contract( 12 months) with possible extension

Pay Rate $25/hr on w2 with Benefits 

Education Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, preferably in Operations Management or similar, or equivalent years of related work experience

• Bachelor’s Degree; APICS certification desirable (CPIM); Two to three years of MRP/DRP

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Strong PC skills (Notes, Spreadsheets, Downloads, PowerPoint, graphics). The following is preferred:

• Planning experience in manufacturing/distribution; Computer database system literate and operating experience.

• Must be able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position

• 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