Buyer Associate - ADV

What are we looking for in our Buyer Associate - ADV?

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Pay: $27.00 /hour - $33.00 /hour based on experience and performance during the interviewing stage

Global Purchasing Material Planner

We're seeking a self-motivated, self-driven, and experienced Global Purchasing Material Planner for the Control Box Division. The Control Box Division produces control boxes used in small, medium, and large rooftop units along with refrigeration market. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in supply chain, then we have a great opportunity for you at UTEC, Inc., located in downtown Fort Wayne, IN. The person hired in this role will have the opportunity to work from home one day a week but will not be eligible for this until training is completed.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Partner with other stakeholder teams across business units (i.e., sales, scheduling, production, customer service, quality, expeditors, global sourcing, finance, shipping/receiving, and engineering) to develop necessary analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with each team.
• Manage the supply chain for assigned commodities. The employee will plan, analyze, procure, and expedite components utilizing accurate purchase order/schedule agreement placement to meet sales demands, monitor and maintain acceptable inventory levels, and achieve on-time deliveries to meet our customer's production schedules.
• Analyze the MRP for inventory control to ensure material arrives on time for production while not exceeding monthly inventory dollar goal initiatives, including but not limited to running specialized reports to manage inventory.
• Analyze the SAP system daily to ensure our goal of 100% supplier on-time-delivery is met through sending open order reports to the suppliers and meeting weekly to confirm orders will arrive on time. Demonstrate the ability to use business judgment to resolve problems and get to root cause analysis.
• Resolve daily Accounts Payable rejections to ensure on-time payments to suppliers.
• Work closely with the Quality Department on supplier quality issues and ensure defective material is returned to the supplier for credit.
• Assist management with assigned projects as needed.
  
  

Experience/Qualifications:

• SAP experience preferred, but not required.
• Accounts Payable invoice resolution experience required.
• Expert knowledge of MRP.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have attention to detail, be very organized, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, ability to overcome challenges, and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Must be self-motivated and focused on results.
• Must have strong inventory management skills.
• Moderate to expert skill with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel V Lookups and Pivot tables.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings.
  
  

Benefits:

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Rate/Salary: $27.00 /hour - $33.00 /hour