Description
Job Description and Activity Details
This role provides direct supervision for the Buyer/Inbound Logistics Planners and Cycle Counters. This role
is responsible for procedural activity of all direct materials buyers and cycle counters in the facility.
* Provides leadership to purchasing and cycle counting teams by assigning projects and day to day activities.
* Works with MRP system on assigned commodities to identify demand, expedite, and/or cancel orders as needed to manage inventory.
* Resolve material shortages, delays, or supply disruptions in collaboration with Production and Planning.
* Reviews and audits purchasing and cycle counting procedures for effectiveness and accuracy.
* Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
* Investigates causes of shortages and other abnormalities of inventory levels and implements solutions.
* Works with other plants to provide cross docking and supply, as needed.
* Reviews purchase orders on assigned commodities.
* Issuance and management of purchase orders for raw materials, components, and critical items.
* Ensure on time delivery by tracking supplier confirmations, shipment status, and delivery promise dates.
* Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate actions to maintain good inventory levels and avoid stockouts or excess.
* Analyze demand forecasts and consumption data to adjust purchasing strategies proactively.
* Identify and investigate inventory or transactional discrepancies related to purchased materials.
* Support long\-term cost\-saving initiatives such as supplier consolidation or alternate sourcing.
* Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure materials meet specifications and compliance requirements.
* Address supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and follow up on corrective plans.
* Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records in system.
* Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and regulatory requirements.
Experience and Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration with 2 \- 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
* Leadership/Supervisory experience.
* 4 years of purchasing experience
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Advanced skills with computer programs, E1, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
* Good leadership skills in communication and planning.
* Complete understanding of business ethics.
* Problem solving skills.
* Excellent understanding of MRP and part set\-up requirements.
* Excellent understanding of cycle counting and auditing.
* English basic proficiency.
* Up to 5% Travel Required
Benefits
* Benefits according to the Federal Labor Law (LFT)
**Number of Vacancies** 1
**Department** Procurement
**Employment Type** Permanent
**Work Modality** On-site
**Shift** Day Shift
**Working Hours** Full-time
**Schedule*** Full-time
**Education** Bachelor's degree with professional title
**English** Speaking: Advanced, Writing: Advanced
**Willingness to Travel** No