Buyer/Planner - Entry Level
Job Description
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an Entry Level Buyer/Planner to procure and coordinate parts and materials to satisfy manufacturing requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and enhancing vendor relations. Work hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Requisition material requirements through interaction with purchasing and inventory control in an ERP environment
- Maintain inventory levels by expediting, de-expediting, and the cancellation of open purchase orders
- Place purchase orders with qualified vendors based on MRP generated buy list
- Verify inventory levels by cycle count reconciliation
- Active in evaluating and maintaining vendor database within established ISO9000 Guidelines
- Conduct vendor negotiations and coordinate between manufacturing and vendors for outside processing requirements
- Ensure quality of material, received on time, at a fair price
- Timely disposition of MRB and Service Repair items
- Apply Lean principles of manufacturing by participating in and leading kaizen events
- Maintain and establish Kanban Inventory Systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must have a four-year degree in Production or Operations Management or equivalent; APICS Certification preferred
- Must be trained or certified in Lean Principles of Manufacturing
- Must be computer literate and proficient using ERP Systems, specifically Made2Manage, word processing, and creating spreadsheets
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Must have proven negotiation experience with suppliers
- Must have strong problem-solving skills along with a desire to create solutions
- Must have the willingness to take initiative while multi-tasking, working in a fast-paced environment, and make decisions independently
Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered. This company offers a benefit package upon permanent hire.
Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Entry Level Buyer/Planner position, please submit your resume to parma@areatemps.com, call (440) 253-2983, or TEXT “your name & 173696” to (440) 887-4013.
Additional Information
For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.
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