What are the responsibilities and job description for the WV - Buyer position at NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc.?
Overview: JOB PURPOSE: This job description includes all areas of purchasing finished goods and production components to insure all customer demands are met or exceeded.
Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop order plans, forecasts and schedules (if applicable) for delivery of product from supplier to NGK-WV.
- Communicate completed Plans to WV and Wixom personnel and supplier (as applicable).
- Evaluate part status and report part shortages weekly on developed spreadsheet form or SIR
- Generate Purchase Orders to suppliers utilizing current MRP system.
- Prepare inventory tracking/forecasting spreadsheets and reviews of customer orders and forecasts and compare weekly to actual shipments and report status.
- Create and/or review combined releases for increases, decreases or abnormalities.
- Interface within all NGK and at all locations as it applies to processes
- Monitor component stock levels and expedite or delay as needs dictate and based on current inventory/demand to meet daily requirements;
- Maintain plant/annual order requirements; three year plans, monthly forecasts as applicable.
- Assist/implement changes to allow for improved inventory management system;
- Maintain various purchasing files and assist in document/records preparation;
- Understand/comply with QMS policy/procedures;
- Understand/comply with EMS policy/procedures;
- Adhere to safety policy/procedures.
- Ability to learn and understand and navigate current MRP system.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.
- Assist in meeting company and department goals and business objectives.
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*ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: *
- Special project coordination assigned by management;
- General housekeeping duties;
- Overtime and/or travel as required;
- Develop IATF Procedures or work instructions as it relates to the job function.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by NGK Japan if applicable.
Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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*Degree: *High school diploma or GED required. Combination of post-secondary education and/or previous associated work experience preferred. MS Office experience required. Professional oral/written communication skills required.
Location: 1 NGK Drive, Sissonville, WV 25320
Location: 1 NGK Drive, Sissonville, WV 25320
Job Type: Full-time