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What you’ll do as the Buyer:
- Manage assigned raw material inventories based on defined goals using established inventory control systems and tools
- Monitor and maintain minimal inventories of excess and obsolete materials according to the defined plan
- Follow all facility safety rules and procedures
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives for cost savings improvements through waste elimination
- Maintain and follow proper compliance and quality system requirements
- Review production schedule and material requirements regularly with the Manufacturing Planner
- Schedule materials and sub-contractors based on requirements of the production schedule and forecast, and work with each vendor to assure adequate supplies are on hand to support the plan
- Manage inventory and schedule orders using Kanban and quantity contracts
- Manage vendor lead-time, transit time, and flexibility of vendor schedule
- Resolve invoicing and receiving discrepancies
What you’ll bring to the Buyer role:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related discipline preferred
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including working knowledge of SAP
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and suppliers
- Must be proficient at negotiating and have analytical skills
- Must be highly organized and able to work with little to no supervision
- Ability to perform basic mathematic functions
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- #SMNCareers
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Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) has been a workforce industry leader since 1980. We recruit and place qualified individuals in various companies within all levels of employment categories. Placing great people into great job opportunities is our mission, and it's been a life-changing one for our workforce! In addition to competitive pay, we offer employee benefits, direct deposit, and weekly paychecks. Doherty is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer.
As an equal-opportunity employer, Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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