Buyer

Composites One•Rock Hill, SC

14h

About The Position

As a Buyer, you will perform daily material planning and purchasing activities 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

2+ years of experience with purchasing/inventory management in a sales/distribution environment, including experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse, and/or logistics sectors
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 workflow
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
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
Prior experience with SAP
Experience in the Aerospace industry

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