Buyer

GG BRANDS COMPANY•Sharonville, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for planning and managing the supply of raw materials, packaging, and purchased components required to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures material availability to meet production schedules while balancing inventory levels, service performance, and cost. The Buyer works cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to execute plans, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Requirements

BA or equivalent experience
0 - 3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing
Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Goal-oriented with an ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze and interpret data to make timely decisions and recommendations
Ability to build meaningful partnerships across the organization
Demonstrate good judgment, be decisive and possess ability to apply critical thinking when solving problems
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative
Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations

Responsibilities

Generate and maintain material requirements based on demand forecasts and production schedules
Create, review, and manage purchase requirements in the ERP system to ensure timely material availability
Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to prevent shortages, excess, or obsolescence
Support daily and weekly execution by resolving material availability issues impacting production
Partner with Manufacturing and Production Planning to align material plans with production needs
Collaborate with Procurement on purchase order timing, supplier performance, and issue resolution
Communicate material risks, constraints, and changes to relevant stakeholders
Maintain accurate material master data including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and ordering policies
Analyze inventory and consumption trends to improve planning accuracy
Execute planning activities within ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred) and supporting Excel tools
Participate in initiatives to improve material flow, planning processes, and system utilization
Support root cause analysis of material shortages, excess inventory, and service failures
Document standard work and contribute to consistent planning practices
Additional duties as assigned