What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Samsill Corporation?
Description
Company Overview:
Samsill's history of the company traces back to a cornfield south of Seymour, Texas, in 1941. It was officially formed as the dream of two young brothers. Cecil and Tirey Samsill, two of twenty-three children, decided “there must be a better way to make a living” while working the fields one hot summer day, and made a solemn vow right then and there that when they grew up, they would go into business together.
Samsill started as Samsill Brothers Plastic Company; the first products were folded and sewn by hand and included shop cardholders, menu covers, and protectors of all sizes. Over the years, the company evolved into Samsill Corporation and expanded its product offerings. Today, Samsill is the only manufacturer of ring binders in the United States. Samsill is regarded for quality and innovative office organization solutions through a wide product selection including binders, padfolios, professional business accessories, and much more.
Summary
The Buyer Planner position will have responsibility for raw material replenishment and management. This role will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Cost, MOQ, lead time, and requirements analysis) to enable delivery to the customer on time. The Buyer-Planner will work to reduce and eliminate stock outs and will expedite materials as required. This position will work closely with customer service and production personnel to ensure appropriate communication has been provided to appropriate personnel. Embracing and exemplifying Samsill’s values and corporate culture will be a critical success factor for this position.
The culture strongly supports individuals who are highly motivated and goal-oriented and those who work collaboratively with other company leaders across all functions of the organization. Delivering quality products and providing excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, engaging work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Education & Experience
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
401(k)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off (After 6 months of employment)
Referral Program
7 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules
Company Overview:
Samsill's history of the company traces back to a cornfield south of Seymour, Texas, in 1941. It was officially formed as the dream of two young brothers. Cecil and Tirey Samsill, two of twenty-three children, decided “there must be a better way to make a living” while working the fields one hot summer day, and made a solemn vow right then and there that when they grew up, they would go into business together.
Samsill started as Samsill Brothers Plastic Company; the first products were folded and sewn by hand and included shop cardholders, menu covers, and protectors of all sizes. Over the years, the company evolved into Samsill Corporation and expanded its product offerings. Today, Samsill is the only manufacturer of ring binders in the United States. Samsill is regarded for quality and innovative office organization solutions through a wide product selection including binders, padfolios, professional business accessories, and much more.
Summary
The Buyer Planner position will have responsibility for raw material replenishment and management. This role will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Cost, MOQ, lead time, and requirements analysis) to enable delivery to the customer on time. The Buyer-Planner will work to reduce and eliminate stock outs and will expedite materials as required. This position will work closely with customer service and production personnel to ensure appropriate communication has been provided to appropriate personnel. Embracing and exemplifying Samsill’s values and corporate culture will be a critical success factor for this position.
The culture strongly supports individuals who are highly motivated and goal-oriented and those who work collaboratively with other company leaders across all functions of the organization. Delivering quality products and providing excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, engaging work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Continuous improvement -- participate in continuous improvement activities that drive the KPI's (E, Q, D, C, I).
- Manage all inventory utilized for production of the finished goods
- Participate in inventory control actions
- Manage domestic vendor relationships via entering purchase orders to the Vendors and acquiring confirmation and track vendor performance against expected lead times and quality
- Work Directly with Customer Service on obtaining quotations for special purchase items
- Communicate to all required personnel the status of inventory and possible recovery dates when required
- Source new vendors when required and hold vendors to expectations
Education & Experience
- College degree preferred but not required
- 2 years of experience preferred
- Mathematics and Data Analytic Competency
- Experience with purchasing and planning best practices
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Excel as a tool for data analysis
- Ability to problem solve and the ability to multi-task are required
- Think outside of the box when needed to provide solutions to complex problems
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
401(k)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off (After 6 months of employment)
Referral Program
7 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules