Buyer III

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionQualifications:
• Bachelor degree in supply chain, IT, business management, or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• At least 18 months-2 years in a materials, inventory, or demand planning role is required.
• At least 12 months previous buying or purchasing experience
• Excellent data analytical skills, at least 18-24 months analytical experience is required—able to pull together and combine data from disparate sources to analyze and summarize into recommendations and actions.
• High proficiency in Excel and other database query or reporting tools is required.
• 1 year experience in leading cross-organization launch planning and execution or organizational improvement project. Formal project management in other domains also applies.
• Excellent communication skill including presentations, training, and cross-organization problem resolution.
• 5-15% domestic and international travel is required.
• Knowledge and application of Theory of Constraints and Lean is preferred.
• Knowledge and use of SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities:
Onboard Services Logistics team oversees the planning, purchasing, distribution, and delivery of all product. The role of the Buyer III is to provide key information to the product and sourcing teams and manage all logistical activities from suppliers to the regional distribution centers:
• Perform process engineering in order to identify areas of opportunity to streamline the end-to-end process.
• Train suppliers on new processes and educate stations on ways to reduce time on the end-to-end process.
• Lead in improving the supply process with their assigned suppliers.
• Perform supply planning and have an active role in assessing supplier reliability while working with the supplier regarding their capacity and determining network routes.
• Communicate operational requirements and costs early in the development and sourcing process. The requirements include: decision of introduction method (soft, hard, or hybrid cut over), launch and replenishment forecast, needed supplier and safety capacity. Cost assessment includes projecting total life costs based on source country and cost to deliver to the end location including product price, duties, inventory levels, transport, expected write-offs, etc.
• Create and lead cross-organizational product launch and sunset plans.
• Finalize the supply network design and setup inventory locations, levels, global routing, modes of transport, re-order frequencies, and order minimums.
• Monitor and adjust inventory parameters to account for operational realities and changes in the business as needed. This will include at times re-forecasting, root cause analysis, process changes, and resolving performance issues with suppliers and other service providers.
• Train suppliers on Delta's replenishment methods and tools.
• Lead improvement projects across the supply chain to reduce lead-times, order pattern variability, and waste.
• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Company DescriptionFounder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.

Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.Company DescriptionFounder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.\r
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Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.

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