Buyer - Milwaukee, United States - Associated Spring US, LLC

Associated Spring US, LLC

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Associated Spring is currently seeking an experienced Buyer for the Milwaukee location._
This is an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a dynamic professional to support and scheduling of in-house and supplier resources to meet contracted manufacturing lead-time. As well as be responsible for developing the schedule for production of finished goods and the time phased delivery schedule of key raw materials to establish the sequence and/or lead times to meet customer demand. This position will be responsible for working directly with internal and external customers during all phases of the product's lifecycle. If you are a high-energy, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration._

Core Responsibilities:

Assure internal and external customer material requirements are met in accordance with the schedule.
Understand and monitor the raw material forecast /schedule of due dates for production.
Develop the production schedule for finished goods.
Work with Operations to determine the optimal level of production and/or purchase to maximize manufacturing efficiencies, minimize raw and finished goods inventories, and meet or exceed customer service expectations.
Manage the inventory position for the division, accountable for supplier on time delivery and other key performance metrics.
Develop and maintain effective MPS schedule for SIOP Process and respective value stream, working within parameters of customer requirements and capacity planning.
Knowledge of process and machines related to products manufactured and repaired within business units. Work closely and interface with Operations Manager, Production Supervisors, and Sourcing Team
Work closely with crossfunctional leads, identify, plan, and resolve inconsistencies and gaps between demand and supply.
Support commodity strategy and longterm agreements for price, delivery, and total cost management.
Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
Analyze and act on the purchase recommendations generated by the materials management system, including generating Purchase Orders, communicating PO's to suppliers, receiving acknowledgements, and performing other PO maintenance as needed
Monitor, assess and resolve supplier delivery and quality performance issues, including problem shipments, receiving issues, packaging standards, open PO's, expedite/defer requests, problem invoices, and other issues as needed.
Monitor lead times and lead time offsets (keep current standards) in the system to reflect lean manufacturing, and flow principles.
Results oriented with effective problem solving and project management skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

years' experience in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Management/Planning/Production Scheduling

Must have the ability to prioritize workload, coordinate with team and make decisions. Meet customer needs.
Ability to perform previously stated responsibilities while assisting the Operations Manager in the development and execution of the schedule.
Strong verbal and written communication skills a must
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Monarch, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Excellent leadership and team skills required. Able to effectively interface at all levels of the organization.

Education Requirements:

BS Degree in Management, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent work experience.
CPIM, APICS, CPSM certification desirable

Joining our team as a Buyer offers the opportunity for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued.

Pay:
$66, $75,978.00 per year

Benefits: