Junior Buyer

Aston Carter • Rockford Township, IL

9d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Junior Buyer. You will play a crucial role in compiling and recording production data along with preparing records and reports of production, consumption of raw materials, and other aspects of production.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience.
• 1-2 years of ERP/MRP systems experience, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Knowledge of ERP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Inventory Management experience is a plus.
• College education is preferred.
• Exposure to ordering products from overseas suppliers is beneficial.
• Familiarity with WPG raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Compile and record production data from documents such as customer orders and manufacturing orders.
• Lead the implementation and training of scheduling tools within the business, particularly ERP – SAP.
• Calculate factors such as types and quantities of items produced, materials used, amount of scrap, and work production rates.
• Manage and maintain records, files, and documents related to material planning by opening manufacturing orders, releasing them to business units, and maintaining MRP parameters to support the planning process for current and future demand based on historical data and forecasts.
• Prepare written work schedules based on established guidelines and priorities.
• Verify and correct manufacturing transactions as needed to close work orders.
• Issue stock requisitions as necessary.
• Address all cycle count related issues.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Communicate customer order risks to customer service.
• Be responsible for delivering service agreements to customers.
• Work additional hours with short notice when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees