Accounting, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Marketing, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
Overview:
The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of either raw goods or components for Operations through qualified vendors. Participates in forecasting efforts, manage and measure performance of current vendors, assist in new vendor qualifications, and facilitate new product introductions into operations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze current product demands for Operations.
- Issue purchase and transfer orders to meet customer needs, including expediting product.
- Confer with vendors to obtain product information such as pricing, availability and delivery schedules.
- Create and maintain item master records with accurate information for MRP processing.
- Facilitate material cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain vendor relationships and track vendor metrics including quality and delivery.
- Analyze surplus inventory and identify inventory reduction opportunities.
- Participate in cross functional teams including Engineering, Accounting, Sales, Operations and Marketing.
- Other responsibilities, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain or other related business disciplines or equivalent combination of years of experience and education.
- Strong experience in Microsoft office including Outlook, Excel, Word.
- ERP systems knowledge; Experience in Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
- Self-directed with a strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
- Good understanding of the S&OP process.
- Enthusiastic attitude with good listening skills.
Position Location: 3130 Intertech Dr, Brookfield, WI 53045
EEO Policy: FORCE America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Force America Inc
FORCE America is one of the leading suppliers of motion and control systems in North America. For over 60 years, we've provided systems and components to the on and off highway mobile markets. FORCE America’s employee ownership, started in 1976, drives our skilled workforce. Dedicated to customer service, our Associate Owners and partnerships with suppliers have fueled FORCE America’s growth. Together with our Associate Owners and vendors, FORCE America provides the same high standards and integrity it has for more than a half century.