Buyer

Composites One • Santa Fe Springs, CA

5d • $27 - $31

About The Position

Begin your Composites One career today! Position Overview: As a Buyer you will perform daily material planning and purchasing activities in order to maintain proper inventory levels . This position is responsible for meeting Company Return on Assets (ROA) and inventory management objectives within assigned product group and regional territory. It requires the ability to analyze MRP reports to make buying decisions based on lead time, usage, and material availability.

Requirements

• A minimum of two or more years of experience with purchasing/inventory management in a sales/distribution environment, including experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse and/or logistics sectors.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials.
• General understanding of standard Supply Chain management processes related to inventory management and procurement
• Basic understanding of transportation and logistics and associated safety and documentation requirements, and the distribution process work flow.
• Ability to conduct studies, analyze and interpret statistical data, and make recommendations and decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using MS Office software to effectively execute work tasks, including Excel and Word; ability to learn internal database and software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP.
• Experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Research purchases and prepare formal purchasing documents.
• Analyze usage of inventory and adjust ordering requirements as necessary.
• Manage aged inventory to meet company goals by balancing customer needs and business risk.
• Ensure details of the purchase transaction are entered accurately and in accordance with operational procedures.

Benefits

• Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit.
• Explore our comprehensive health, retirement, wellness, and professional growth programs in detail here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED