Senior Buyer-Process Improvement and lean-PERM
3 weeks ago
Job DescriptionJob Description
Senior Buyer(Manufacturing)
Overall, Purpose:
Ensure that material is procured and delivered on time to enable operational and production continuity. Works closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements. Conducts regular tactical and strategic activities to support this goal.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily actioning of buy messages, placing orders as necessary to address negative material allocations or items below safety stock thresholds
Generate weekly ocean and air freight orders for largest suppliers
Generate orders as needed for project specific demand based on input from project managers
Daily actioning of buyer reports related to KPIs including past due PO lines, unconfirmed POs, at-risk PO lines
Conduct weekly meetings with largest suppliers and freight forwarders to ensure continued flow of up-to-date information
Keep ERP system (JD Edwards) updated with confirmed delivery dates, en-route shipment dates and tracking information
Provide material and inbound freight transportation costs and lead times for project quotes
Take ownership of material issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect operations
Seek and recommend solutions to overcome arising issues in order to meet customer requirements and address operational risks
Conduct regular commodity reviews to ensure accurate demand modeling data
Provide analysis and input into S&OP process using forecast information solicited from product management and executive sales team
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives
Work with appropriate business functions and ensure JDE data fields are complete and correct for all supply chain related item master data
Relationship Management:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required avoiding disruption to operations
Work with cross functional teams to deliver timely and effective solutions and data availability
Liaise with stakeholders on product change and new product introduction requests and review and communicate the impact on material planning and schedules
Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective material planning implementation takes place relating to the changes
Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met
Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance in conjunction with members of the quality control team
Skills and Attributes:
Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
Project management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Embraces personal challenge
Confident, rounded thinking
Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
Self-starter
Flexible, works well under pressure
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant degree required, along with ongoing SCM continued education
Significant experience working in a materials buying/planning role and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with distribution and production requirements
Expert knowledge of materials planning processes
Experience managing supplier relationships
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in
manufacturing/distribution
environment
Excellent working knowledge of and experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar implementation experience preferred
Experience delivering results through cross-functional teamwork
Demonstrable experience making simultaneous improvements in shortage frequency and inventory turns
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques preferred
Membership of an appropriate professional body preferred
JD Edwards experience preferred
Configuration management/Item Master data management experience preferred
S&OP experience preferred.
Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.
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