Purchasing Agent / Buyer

Job Function:

Schedules and coordinates production and workflow in grind lines.

Essential Functions:

· Creates and monitors monthly grind master schedule using computer software.

· Reviews orders, sales, forecasts, and cycle frequency to schedule part run.

· Reviews and sorts customer orders by like or similar components to decrease setup time for changeovers and to promote efficiency of grind line operations.

· Collates and issues shop papers to/for production including general overview of production schedules, material releases, ring tickets, shop floor traveler, grind tickets, sorting records, etc.

· Advises grind line on number of work shifts needed to meet production schedule and timing for setup and preventive maintenance, issues production rates.

· Research discrepancies to reconcile inventory on closed orders; troubleshoots inventory and systems errors relevant to production planning.

· Orders raw materials (rings, balls, cages, etc.) from vendors.

· Writes up and communicates Purchase Order to vendor.

· Reviews and analyzes spreadsheets detailing data on orders and usage to determine raw material needs.

· Reviews/adjusts forecasting and manufacturing plans in relation to vendor orders.

· Maintains and collates order files.

· Calculates and adjusts data to establish final variant (considering forecast, stock, and cycle frequency).

· Collates file to include final variant documentation, special project authorizations, order notes, work release, sequence lists, ring and grind tickets, and sub-assembly tickets.

· Stores file in conformance with established filing procedures and methods.

· Repairs/generates and reviews customer service availability report to determine if goals of stock availability and reliability meeting customer promise date are achievable.

· Distributes report and confers with planning personnel to resolve reliability miss (failure to meet customer promise date).

· Generates weekly report on all customer reliability misses, document report with code indicating reason for miss.

· Analyzes future customer service misses to ensure forecasts of stock availability and customer reliability is within 5% tolerance.

· Plans and sequences sub-assembly activities in grind channel using MAPICS and other computer databases; issues release and establishes global order.

· Adjusts production plans based on sales forecast of parts-family history and downturns.

· Addresses customer service questions and complaints regarding grind-line products/orders.

· Discusses manner or means to resolve problems.

· Maintains/updates order booking system.

· Assigns order to basic family.

· Reviews failure reports to determine reason for lack of booked promise date.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mgt or 3-5 years related inventory mgt experience preferred.

· Must have proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office applications

· APICS Certification a plus

· Experience in Planning Systems

· Logistics – Data Quality, and Transportation personnel

Desired Skills:

· Excellent skills in verbal and written communications

· Experience in Microsoft BI or similar database.

· High degree of initiative, energy, and ownership

· Attention to detail and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a cross-functional environment

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to Interact and communicate with internal departments and supplier, outside warehouses

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30