Buyer/Planner

MUST HAVE AT LEAST AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE.

THIS POSITION IS A JUNIOR BUYER.

- To ensure quality product is on time to support the production operations for CT/NM BU 
- To work with the strategic organizations to assist in achieving BU's cost reduction initiatives while ensuring that all PO's have been issued within the appropriate lead time. 

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Understands regional differences in supplier capability and constraints 
- Procures material for complex demand-side plans during outsourcing transitions 
- Builds and sustains a network of people in relevant business areas to ensure knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices 
- Exemplifies a strong sense of urgency in getting material to the right place on time 
- Has the ability to visualize the availability and suitability of materials throughout complex transitions 
- Strong understanding of inventory management

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

- Buyer must understand how the parts are used and be able to read the blueprints for them 
- Foreign language skills are a plus 
- Has basic technical understanding of our components. Understands engineering drawings. 
- Demonstrates A-B-C and 80-20 thinking styles 
- Strong understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) 
- Strong negotiating skills 
- Strong relationship management skills. 
- SAP knowledge essential. 
- Must be able to handle low medium complexity parts

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 

- Planning 
- Shortages 
- Supermarket fill rate 
- ECO's 
- MRB 
- Inventory 
- Receiving Report 
- Inbound Freight 
- GSRS 
- Projects (NPI)