What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at GDKN Corp.?
Company Description
The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.
GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:
- Electric
- Gas
- Telephone Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Defense
- Banking/Financial,
- Information Technology
- Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the forecasting, planning, scheduling, and workflow processes.
• Collaborate daily with operations, procurement, and logistics to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Review order quantities and confirm inventory needs 1-3 weeks in advance by communicating the production schedule for each product.
• Analyze current and future material levels and finished goods inventory to plan production schedules for 2-16 weeks out.
• Communicate with procurement on material needs.
• Set targets for master production planning, material requirements planning, and production scheduling metrics.
• Coordinate inventory levels relative to manufacturing capacity and capability; compile and schedule orders to ensure optimal production levels.
• Assist production management in directing and managing assembly operations to prioritize production and ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• Oversee and enhance SOPs for capturing granular details in the current inventory process.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience in a production-related field.
• Experience with SAP ERP system or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (MS Excel, MS Project, Smartsheet).
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
