Buyer

Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assure stocking levels are maintained while meeting inventory dollar metrics.
• Monitor and control specifically assigned purchased materials inventory accounts to previously established inventory level limits, reviewing levels and adjusting to demand to ensure the most productive inventory turns.
• Place purchase orders with established suppliers working from approved vendor listing as directed through MRP.
• Record and report price, quantity, delivery date and other relevant data in MRP computer-based system.
• Review inventory level records for all assigned items and user locations to arrange purchase and delivery schedules including voyages.
• Plan and schedule miscellaneous items and expedite inventory and delivery schedules for production.
• Review overdue delivery records and late order stock status reports to expedite late pull-ins and back ordered items as required.
• Participate with production and other operating personnel in devising substitutions or other special and emergency arrangements.
• Coordinate with Engineering newly approved PPAP items for delivery
• Review assigned item files to assure complete and up-to-date records on prices, established standard order quantities and reorder points.
• Participate with various other department managers (Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Materials Management, Engineering, etc.) on special projects
• Monitor and maintain all written communications with vendors and agents.
• Coordinate with accounting department on all invoicing related discrepancies.
• Maintain all import documentation to assure each shipment can be monitored from point of order through customs clearance and delivery in-house.
• Assure that all NAFTA policies and procedures are being followed and documented.
• Complete acknowledgment reports for sales orders (daily).
• Analyze and correct monthly cost report from accounting for root causes on variances.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education/Knowledge: Associates degree with Bachelors preferred in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a knowledge of materials planning/purchasing principles and associated business administration activities.

Experience: Must have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar position.

Skills: Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to collaborate and work well in a team environment. Must possess ability to learn product information. Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel) is required.

Travel: By exception.

Physical Requirements: Normal office environment which requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see. May involve the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of up to 15 to 20 pounds, infrequently.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Hager Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Hager Companies does not offer work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.