Job Description
Buyer needs 3–5 years of experience in buyer and purchasing functions.
Requires:
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel/SQL.
- Experience with purchasing and production-related scheduling, including lead times, payments, air shipping, and working with distributors.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).
Duties:
- Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
- Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
- Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Prospect, Connecticut |
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
SAPunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Sales Forecastingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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