Buyer - Operations

Sub-Zero Group•Madison, WI

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, a leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances, is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. This individual will support the supply chain operations department, which consists of 22 buyers, planners, and coordinators. Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience
Team player
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

3+ years of materials-related experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of a material requirements planning (MRP) system
Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Determine and execute the best course of action to balance the supply of purchased and fabricated materials with the demand for those materials while meeting departmental and corporate goals such as inventory investment and inventory turns.
Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee.
Analyze and explain any purchasing variances that occur.
Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and supplier quality returns.
Analyze material requirements for all assigned items and issue purchase order releases/manufacturing orders to support the master product schedule (MPS).
Expedite and de-expedite orders as required by changes in production/customer demand.
Work with other personnel and departments to research and resolve inconsistencies and/or discrepancies in system vs. actual information.
Maintain system planning parameters and system data integrity for all assigned parts and subcontract services, including but not limited to order quantities, lead times, due dates, safety stock, and supplier promise dates.
Communicate current or potential supply shortages to appropriate personnel so that alternative plans can be made.
Execute inventory reduction plans to significantly increase turnover rate.
Complete special projects on time as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain Operations and the Materials Manager.
Develop standard costs based on market/economic factors.
Conduct on-site reviews of supplier facilities and product/process capability and capacity to assess current and potential supplier qualifications.
Execute/communicate Engineering change notices to the production floor.