BuyerPlanner I at Victaulic

DescriptionResponsibilities:Efficiently manage the assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service.Uses available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimum SLOB (Slow/obsolete) and scrap inventory and maximum availability of inventory for active items including strategic inventory hedge builds and new product introduction support. Develops and manages the various databases to ensure systems work smoothly. KanbanMRPWait-Work sheetsSafety StockBPCS/CIC/BPALead-timesIs proficient in expediting suppliers and logistics and is familiar with impact order management. Escalates when necessary.Knows how to practice lead-time suppression and alert to removing waste from the process (lean).Can manage tactical duties with suppliers and report out on supplier performance.Is customer service driven. Knows how to establish safety stock positions best stocking locations and kanbans lot sizes.Knows how to resolve problems and discrepancies with quality delivery dates quantity and invoicing of purchased commodities - 360 degree material planning.Owns the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship.Is skilled at harvesting and shepherding new cost-down and new sources to deliver savings to the company. Pushing this information to the necessary owners (ex. Commodity Managers Regional Sourcing Managers Logistics) and monitoring to completion.Participate in and use quality improvement process in resolving problems in the work environment.Works well in a team environment knows several problem solving techniques.Evening and weekend communication with overseas team members or suppliers occasionally required.Requirements: (Education Experience Personal Attributes)Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing material control or related fields. Strong analytical problem solving ability.Proficient in MS OfficeGood oral and written communications skills. Willing to make infrequent overnight travel.Preferred: (Education Experience Personal Attributes)Minimum Bachelors Degree CPIM preferred#LI-KP1 Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Supply Chain Experience: years Vacancy: 1