Buyer/Planner - Aftermarket & Manufacturing Support

ASSA ABLOY•Lake Park, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the complete purchasing cycle, particularly for a specific product group that includes planning, purchase order processing, cost savings and assisting in inventory management strategies processes to ensure the highest level of performance from AAES processes and end products.

Requirements

Must have experience using ERP and MRP systems and applications.
Must have experience with all Microsoft office applications including Power BI.
Strong systems/process orientation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Excellent project management and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

Safety minded in all work activities; suggest and recommend safety initiatives; commitment to safe work habits, maintaining work are organized aligned with 5S.
Plan and procure inventory items to maintain stock levels to support business.
Maintain adequate stock levels while assisting the company in achieving inventory goals.
Problem-solve and supply information relating to purchasing and receiving; must develop good working knowledge of ERP.
Manage inventory, levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.
Interface with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on materials status and production planning issues.
Review inventory discrepancies to identify root causes and either recommend corrective actions to appropriate personnel or enter inventory transactions in ERP.
Develop and maintain inventory reports that drive material replenishment across product groups and perform analysis on an as-needed basis.
Leverage ERP, DDMRP, Power BI reports and other systems to execute day-to-day inventory control, to consistently achieve fill rates while minimizing excess inventory.
Continuous inventory review. Verify on hand against ERP and lead time.
Weekly follow-up of past due orders with suppliers.
Assist in cost savings initiatives and supplier rationalization.
Help develop and reinforce proper inventory practices.
Other tasks as needed or assigned.