Tactical Buyer

Job Description
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions team in Easley! The Tactical Buyer is responsible for performing, reviewing, and maintaining all planning, scheduling, and order releasing activities for their individually assigned products to ensure that customer delivery commitments are met. These parts include master scheduled parts, assembled end items, machined components, and purchased parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate production material activities for manufacturing products. This involves the creation and execution of purchase and/or work orders within the ERP system.
• Execute supplier procurement plans and/or internal production plans to fulfill requirements for both internal and external customers.
• Implement and/or maintain replenishment systems such as consignment, vendor-managed inventory, and supplier linking.
• Ensure that product is available to meet production requirements, while minimizing net working capital.
• Drive inventory reductions. Provide reporting, visibility, follow-up and work cross-functionally to meet expected levels.
• Review inventories for excess and obsolescence.
• Support Engineering changes and new product releases. Mitigate inventory impacts related to product phase-outs.
• Maintain planning parameters including Safety Stocks, Multiples, and Planning Periods.
• Manage supplier delivery schedules.
• Establish and manage ongoing relationships with suppliers.
• Integrate supply chain through advanced procurement methods.
• Evaluate supply base weekly for potential delivery or quality problems. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrences.
• Resolve ASN or PO discrepancies.
  
  

Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Equivalent.
• At least five to seven years’ experience in a Purchasing and/or Production Planning role in a formal MRP environment.
• SAP experience required.
• Experience with pull systems & working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
  
  

Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.