Buyer - Manchester, United States - Velcro USA Inc.

Velcro USA Inc.

Verified Company

Manchester, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

It's a great time to join Velcro Companies

Job Objective:
Plan and purchase raw materials. Support sourcing and purchase of MRO items, capital equipment and services in support of on-going business requirements. Maintain adequate inventory to ensure production continuity and service while minimizing overall inventory value.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans and purchases a variety of raw materials and services in support of day to day manufacturing operations utilizing MRP, Min Max and other planning concepts.
Responsible for monitoring raw material inventory and consumption activity, project future requirements and manage resupply programs.
Manage inventory, ensuring production continuity while minimizing investment. Monitor product shelf life and strategize for best utilization, working closely with operations and planning teams.
Actively manage down excess inventories and actioning any obsolete materials.
Manage outside processing, including shipping of goods, job creation and maintenance, supplier communications and purchase orders.
Work with category managers to establish suppliers, communicating site service requirements and supporting system set up.
Work with R&D, engineering, and commodity managers to introduce new parts and manage down any existing inventories.
Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies by interfacing with Receiving, Accounts Payable and Suppliers.
Resolve supplier quality and or performance issues in conjunction with Supplier Quality and Category Manager.
Drive supplier quality reviews in alignment with supplier quality defined process.
Perform other duties as needed.

Job Qualifications:

Business degree or 2 years related manufacturing experience required.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets required.
Clear understanding of Bill of Materials and Materials Requirement Planning
Prior experience planning and purchasing inventory materials utilizing Oracle and other planning tools desirable.
Excellent communication skills required.
Extensive working knowledge of Oracle ERP desired.
Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to supply challenges.
Textile and/or plastic molding experience a plus.
Ability to self

- pace learning including book, web-base and classroom participation.

C.P.M. desirable

PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:
At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees.

We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.

Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning_ Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short
- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan _with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting_

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.