Buyer
Job Description
This role demands excellent communication skills, both internally and externally, as you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including customers, sales, planning and scheduling, R&D, warehouse, distribution, logistics, and production.
- Manage the MRP report, promptly addressing material shortages.
- Place orders, including blanket POs, run and ship, or release POs, as needed.
- Firm coating orders in alignment with tank schedules on a weekly basis.
- Oversee the Co-Man Inventory report in SharePoint.
- Participate in weekly commercialization meetings.
- Engage in weekly calls with Co-Man customers.
- Coordinate truck arrangements with traffic to ensure schedule compliance.
- Complete monthly PPV reports with financial impact.
- Execute workflows in a timely manner.
- Communicate weekly inventory reports.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and sales representatives, fostering open dialogue to maximize vendor relationships.
- Establish connections with suppliers and customers to procure materials for new projects.
- Direct R&D personnel to potential sources of supply as required.
- Manage return-to-vendor hold reports to safeguard Georgia Nut against subpar materials or packaging.
- Assist in updating standard quarterly prices in AX.
- Collaborate with sales on costing workbooks quarterly.
- Oversee the E&O (Excess and Obsolete) list.
- Manage DISC (Discontinued) items with customers.
- Oversee all inventories of contract manufacturing packaging, raw materials, and coatings.
- Attend plant tours to gain insights into the processes related to your purchasing responsibilities.
- Attend plant tours to verify that the company is sourcing materials from reputable suppliers, ensuring a continuous supply without interruption.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, supply chain management, or operations.
- 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain management experience.
- Profound supply chain knowledge, including processes, logistics, and inventory management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient negotiation skills.
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including multitasking, prioritization, meeting deadlines, follow-up, and attention to detail.
- Adaptability to accommodate multiple requests and daily changes while meeting commitments.
- Knowledge and experience in MRP and ERP systems, inventory control, and materials requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in various software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sales Force, Trace Gains, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Capability to envision the future and implement strategies for continuous improvement, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and downtime reduction.
- Competence in analyzing process flows, identifying root causes of process breakdowns, and implementing process changes/improvements and corrective actions.
- Ability to develop goals and objectives measured by key performance indicators (KPIs).
Meet Your Recruiter
Julia Milingu
Julia Milingu is a dedicated Technical Recruiter specializing in the Food Division. With three years of experience in the dynamic recruiting field, Julia is on a mission to help individuals align their expectations and goals to secure positions where they can prosper.
As a Technical Recruiter, Julia excels in the Food Division, leveraging her industry knowledge and expertise to connect candidates with opportunities that align seamlessly with their aspirations and skill sets. She understands that a successful career is not just about finding a job but about finding a role where individuals can thrive and prosper.
Julia derives immense satisfaction from assisting others in achieving their career goals. She takes pride in guiding candidates through the process of aligning their expectations with their professional aspirations, ensuring that they not only secure a job but also embark on a journey of growth.
Her advice to job seekers is grounded in authenticity and dedication. She encourages candidates to stay true to themselves throughout the job search process, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and authentic in interviews and interactions with potential employers. Additionally, she advocates for giving everything one's total effort, understanding that commitment and diligence are key to achieving success.