Buyer

Location: Riverside
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Buyer/Planner

Riverside, CA

Manufacturing Co has an immediate opening for a Buyer/Planner. This position will be responsible for purchasing various parts and materials, placing and expediting orders, inventory control, reconciling and maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating vendor RGA/NCR's and working closely with QC and Freight Brokers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

? Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant via a MPS/MRP system.

? Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with a manufacturing SOP while attaining plant inventory objectives/targets. Adheres to corporate and SOX policies and guidelines in addition to sustaining plant budgets for direct and indirect material.

? Ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders), are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for maintaining correct costs and data entry and follows the complete procurement process from P/O submission to P/O receipt.

? Administer, in conjunction with materials and QA management, internal / external supplier quality accountability via a non-conformance reporting system.

? Monitor and report on supplier on-time delivery; communicating and working through any issues that could impact the manufacturing process and elevating concerns as necessary.

? Work closely with corporate Commodity management as well as with a 3rd party logistics carrier. Persistently looks for and communicates opportunities for cost reduction / avoidance.

? Assist the materials manager in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records, safety stocks, supplier forecasts, etc.

? Work with Schedulers to ensure material arrives per production schedule and advise schedulers of any material issues.

Requirements include:

? BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.

? Some travel required.

? Understanding of Supply Chain configuration and principles.

? Knowledge of MPS/MRP systems. Experience with AS/400 a plus.

? Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skills.

? Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

? APICS, CPIM (certified Planning & Inventory Mgmt).

To apply to this great opportunity call the Corona AppleOne office today and ask for Jessica!! We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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