Buyer/Supply Chain Analyst

Title

Buyer/Supply Chain Analyst

Job #

50953

Classification

Admin

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hourly Rate

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Position Description

* Responsible for the procurement of direct materials as assigned/required and maintain the desired inventory levels.
* Responsible for overall supplier on time delivery, quality and cost requirements.
* Manage key suppliers (order confirmations, expedites, cancellations, push outs, ramp up/down activities).
* Perform inventory projections/forecast distribution to suppliers.
* Manage supplier on time delivery performance working with suppliers to assure material is available to meet customer delivery requirements.
* Ensure any inventory discrepancies are fixed in order to avoid material stoppages.
* Provide information to customer order, product availability and lead time.
* Monitor and execute on-time delivery requirements to customers.
* Manage supplier invoice reconciliation process.
* Manage RMA processing - supplier engagement AR management/returns.
* Maintain an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals.
* Responsible for maintaining purchase parameters in the systems (pricing, lead times, min buy quantities, etc.).
* Responsible for maintaining purchasing records in the system (quantities, promise dates, order status, etc.).
* Manage supplier compliance with Corporate policies and procedures.

Initial Duration: 12 months

Primary Skills Required

* Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchase product, planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, warehouse operations (shipping/receiving). * Knowledge of logistics and/or inventory principles would be an asset. * Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload. * Proven ability to gather, analyze and make business recommendations. * Work effectively independently and within a team. * Excellent communications skills. * Microsoft Office knowledge. * Working knowledge of inter company purchase procedures and processes. * Order management and customer service experience.

Primary Skills Preferred

Education Required

Working towards bachelors degree in supply chain and applicable work or volunteer experience.

Education Preferred

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Work Experience Required

1-3 years experience.

Work Experience Preferred