Buyer - HB Chemical

Ravago Americas•Twinsburg, OH

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the Purchasing Team by determining and organizing forecasts, placing purchase orders, tracking incoming material, communicating with internal and external parties, and ensuring PO costs are accurate. To also evaluate optimal stocking levels, purchase quantity, and storage locations to improve service to customers while meeting company inventory objectives. This position is considered a primary contact for internal and external vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent (Business or Supply Chain preferred)
Relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility – preferred
Proven business acumen and high level analytical skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
Maintains professional presentation, attitude, and behavior toward others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to adapt to using newly introduced tools and technology
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and/or Adobe file creation and management.

Responsibilities

Enter purchase orders based on firm customer orders and forecasts.
Review daily open purchase order reports to ensure ETA’s are updated with the most up to date information.
Follow up daily on overdue purchase orders and communicate to the necessary parties any delays.
Track and trace inbound containers to warehouse, update ETA’s accordingly and communicate any delays/issues to Purchasing, Customer Service and Sales Teams.
Review containers’ status at port, yard, rail, and warehouse to prevent detention and demurrage charges.
Collaborate with various members of different departments to ensure that all processes are flowing smoothly including but not exclusive to: purchase orders, work orders, sales orders, imports, exports, transportation, quality, master data, legal, and compliance issues.
Analyze and adjust buying patterns and stocking locations to better manage working capital and optimize profitability.
Coordinate with Transportation/Logistics to acquire the best cost-effective options.
Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned product lines in order to promptly provide accurate information.
Stock appropriate materials, location, and quantities to avoid stock out situations without exceeding inventory turn standards set forth by management.
Balanced rotation of inventory based on sales trends as it compares to current inventory position and ability to replenish the product.
Control the movement of products with shelf life to eliminate expiration of inventory lots.
Process, track and communicate direct containers from overseas to the customer.
Monitor sales of these products, and coordinate with sales/customer service in order to avoid expirations.
All members of the Purchasing Team are required to fully understand and fulfill all of their assigned responsibilities, as well as, provide coverage to fellow team members on an as needed basis.
All other duties assigned by Purchasing Manager