Buyer / Scheduler

Job Description

• Review and execute daily MRP report for the timely creation of PO’s and Stock Transfer Orders to support sales order delivery dates, including:
• Reviewing PO’s / STO’s to ensure accuracy, correct vendor selection, and matching purchase requisition
• Issuing POs / STO’s to vendors and internal factories
• Following-up on purchase order issues / on time vendor performance
• Managing approval chains as required
• Review orders through SAP open PO reports
• Sourcing materials / quotes from different vendors
• Processing orders via SAP PR1
• Monitor receipt of order confirmations from all suppliers: SLA 48 hours
• Enter order confirmations into the PO for external vendors / factories not on SAP, so everyone has visibility to order status
• Work closely financial team in resolving Purchase Price Variances

• Execute product life cycle tasks per the ECO process to ensure reduction in Excess / Obsolete inventory.
• Auditing of materials to ensure correct Purchasing Info Record, Source List and Material Master Data.

• SAP R3 experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Material Management preferred, OR or 2-3 years hands on experience in purchasing / supply chain settings
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Demonstrated verbal, written and presentation skills.
• 2-3 years of progressive relevant purchasing experience required
• Proven excellence in customer service skills
• Detail oriented, problem solver, promotes team environment
• Possess a strong desire to serve the customer, and the interpersonal skills to deal with various functions
• Strong communication and vendor management skills to deliver excellent customer service including maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
• Effective analytical skills to reconcile various reports to ensure customer requirements are met
• Solid organizational skills to multi-task and meet deadlines as needed
• Must be able to use a computer and possess intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Required experience that a candidate must have for consideration: SAP experience, manufacturing, purchasing or scheduling

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