Job description:
Position Summary:
Responsible for the managing and control of material requirements within the production facility. Managing a team of buyer/expeditors to manage the demands of inventory in line with customer demands.
- Responsible for managing the Buyer/Planners to ensure the timely receipt of materials to support an efficient manufacturing operation.
- Supporting supplier activity and negotiations.
- Responsible for managing the Buyer/Planners along with a group of assigned suppliers to ensure inventory is available to meet manufacturing demand while maximize inventory turns and minimizing inventory carrying cost.
- Coordinate with the Buyer/Planners and Suppliers to resolve cost issues, delivery issues, quality issues and invoice hold issues to ensure material is available for efficient manufacturing.
- Support supplier negotiations through coordination with the Buyer/Planners, Engineering, Finance and Senior Leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
- Masters degree in a related field is a plus
- Lean experience is required
- Six Sigma experience is highly desirable
- Experience in Oracle ERP system highly desirable
- Experience in Min-Max, and Kanban material planning is required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Great company, competitive pay, bonus, excellent benefits.