Buyer / Planner

National Carwash Solutions•Town of Ledgeview, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NCS (National Carwash Solutions) supports car wash operators who wash millions of vehicles every year. As a leading full-service fluids and systems provider to the vehicle care industry, NCS has served customers in North America for more than 50 years. The company provides comprehensive systems and aftermarket support, including service, parts, and environmentally friendly cleaning fluids.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or associate major
Minimum of 3 years’ purchasing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
Strong MRP and/or ERP experience
Experience managing assigned product metrics
Proven experience in sourcing, negotiations, and developing cost saving initiatives
Proficiency using Microsoft Office advanced Excel capabilities
Experience using purchasing software and manufacturing computer system

Responsibilities

Reviews the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) report for purchasing requirements and executes daily actions according to department procedures (P.O. releases, supplier acknowledgments)
Reviews requisitions and Engineering documents for requirements and specifications for same
Communicates forecasted requirements to suppliers to maintain supply chain health
Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals
Maintain accurate planning metrics including lead time, MOQ/EOQ, costing, purchasing information and safety stock levels
Conduct regular reviews of current usage levels with above parameters to ensure proper ordering volumes and patterns are followed to support Manufacturing and Service needs
Review all available reports for shortages and excess and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material
Manage Supplier invoicing approval to minimize Purchase Price Variance and supplier adherence to contract terms throughout the year
Resolve non-conforming product, invoicing and other issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of product and timely payment to suppliers
Act as a liaison between suppliers and other departments to resolve procurement related problems
Escalate internal organizational issues and all issues pertaining to Suppliers (Cost, Quality, Availability, and Commercial) to the Procurement Director for resolution
Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed (cycle counting, inventory adjustments, new supplier identification)
Special projects and other accounting related duties as requested
Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
Coordinate efforts with receiving to verify accuracy, completing the receipt through the ERP system, and route to Accounts Payable. Assist Accounts Payable by investigating and reconciling any discrepancies.
Create, send, and monitor open purchase order reports to suppliers
Check deliveries against purchase orders for accuracy and completeness
Follow up on due, late, and missing shipments
Expedite purchase orders as required to meet production needs
Research and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies