Buyer

Ragozzino Foods Inc. • Meriden, CT

33d

About The Position

Summary: The main function of the Buyer is to manage, expedite, and maintain purchase orders for commodities and supplies in ERP system for on-time delivery while maintaining stock levels. This position supports the Production, Warehousing and SQF initiatives as outlined in the Quality Manual and SQF Program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

MRP:

· Maintain the ERP database for PO vendor information ensuring that accurate promise dates, pricing, and status are correct.

· Ensuring item master data is up-to-date and accurate with regards to the following: Vendor part numbers, lead times, purchasing units of measure, reorder points (min/max), and any additional required information for the ERP system to function.

· Generate accurate weekly reporting outlining the following: total value of inventory positions, top commodities with current pricing, price changes, items approaching expiration, excessive inventory, and supplier issues such as out of stock or delays.

· Implement ERP system in purchasing to control inventory parameters and to generate 80% or more of purchase orders.

Purchase Order Management:

· Create and transmit purchase orders to approved vendors

· Notify internal departments of all new incoming materials and their anticipated delivery date.

· Minimize and maintain excess raw materials and packaging inventory write offs to less than $100k per year.

Inventory Management Support:

· Work with in-house shipping / transportation department to arrange transport of goods as needed.

· Establish and manage inventory levels for all products with shelf-life consideration monitoring.

· Works with the planning coordinator to oversee the planning schedule.

· Track purchase orders from the time of placement through the delivery on the receiving dock to endure timely delivery of goods.

· Continuously solves problems and advises team regarding inventory.

Vendor Management:

· Reduce and maintain production schedule changes to less than one per month due to product unavailability.

· Communicate thoroughly with vendors and internal team.

· Foster strong relationships with vendors and maintain a positive working relationship.

· Responsible for insuring all orders are confirmed received by vendor.

· Responsible for verifying all deliveries are OTIF and satisfy the assigned production schedule. Report any backordered, missing products or mis-ships immediately.

· Responsible to problem solve mis-ships, delivery shortages, and missed deliveries.

Other:

· Work with VP of Supply Chain on impromptu projects.

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Must possess excellent written communication skills
• Mush have strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Must be comfortable working with all levels of staff and management
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments and functions in achieving project goals.
• Minimum of 1 year in Buyer/ purchasing agent role
• Takes accountability for personal development and performance improvement
• Embraces change positively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the ERP database for PO vendor information ensuring that accurate promise dates, pricing, and status are correct.
• Ensuring item master data is up-to-date and accurate with regards to the following: Vendor part numbers, lead times, purchasing units of measure, reorder points (min/max), and any additional required information for the ERP system to function.
• Generate accurate weekly reporting outlining the following: total value of inventory positions, top commodities with current pricing, price changes, items approaching expiration, excessive inventory, and supplier issues such as out of stock or delays.
• Implement ERP system in purchasing to control inventory parameters and to generate 80% or more of purchase orders.
• Create and transmit purchase orders to approved vendors
• Notify internal departments of all new incoming materials and their anticipated delivery date.
• Minimize and maintain excess raw materials and packaging inventory write offs to less than $100k per year.
• Work with in-house shipping / transportation department to arrange transport of goods as needed.
• Establish and manage inventory levels for all products with shelf-life consideration monitoring.
• Works with the planning coordinator to oversee the planning schedule.
• Track purchase orders from the time of placement through the delivery on the receiving dock to endure timely delivery of goods.
• Continuously solves problems and advises team regarding inventory.
• Reduce and maintain production schedule changes to less than one per month due to product unavailability.
• Communicate thoroughly with vendors and internal team.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Responsible for insuring all orders are confirmed received by vendor.
• Responsible for verifying all deliveries are OTIF and satisfy the assigned production schedule. Report any backordered, missing products or mis-ships immediately.
• Responsible to problem solve mis-ships, delivery shortages, and missed deliveries.
• Work with VP of Supply Chain on impromptu projects.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed