14364143
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Job Full Description
The Procurement Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule, proto-type builds, and customer service/sales requirements. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers, and supporting manufacturing through work order planning and management.
The focus more on the material planning side of the overall process and job description. AT THIS TIME, THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FILLING IN FOR AN EMPLOYEE ON EXTENDED LEAVE.
Essential Functions
• Review material requirements and place purchase orders with suppliers for the requirements of production material as required by the production schedule.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of potential problems
• Track, expedite and/or defer purchase orders as required based on schedule and inventory changes
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on demand and material lead times
• Coordinate material flows throughout production
o Including changes; introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development, obsolescence, etc.
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials/finished goods between warehouse locations
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
o At times, provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters
o MOQ
o Lead Time
o Safety Stocks
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Work with the Sr Buyer/Planner to manage and optimize freight options and cost
• When required support the RFQ process and comparison work sheet information
• Perform all tasks assigned by management.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
PAY RATE
To be determined based upon experience
Chattanooga, TN
1513
5922 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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