Production Buyer
About The Position
The primary responsibility of the Production Buyer is to ensure that material flow is monitored frequently and modified as necessary so that product is manufactured in a timely manner. This role requires a detailed understanding of manufacturing processes to purchase component needs and manage material flow. The Production Buyer will plan their own work schedule to accomplish specific duties, maintain the material master relative to production, monitor exception messages in SAP and adjust schedules accordingly. They will evaluate planned orders based on MRP forecast, sales demand, and safety stocks, and release them to fabrication as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum four (+) years as a manufacturing buyer.
- Experience must include use of a computerized production and inventory control system.
- High School diploma is required.
- Ability to communicate ideas through understandable written and verbal presentations to all levels of personnel.
- Ability to evaluate manufacturing economics to attain high productivity and low costs.
- Basic understanding of the machinery, production scheduling in an MRP environment, and functions of people in the planner’s assigned areas of responsibility.
- Ability to fully understand and exercise required computer functions pertaining to production.
- Must be able to interact well with others.
- Must present a professional manner and appearance.
- Must maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Must be conscientious.
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
- Must possess and maintain a willingness to assist in all areas of the Company.
Nice To Haves
- College or technical degree is preferred.
- Specialized courses in Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing preferred.
- SAP experience or knowledge is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a working knowledge of all manufacturing processes, procedures, and Commodities.
- Review system and reports; plan purchasing activity for the production areas necessary to meet weekly production schedule.
- Meet daily with manufacturing supervisors and production manager to discuss production schedules and problems, in order to be aware of coming week's production needs (related to stock, non-standards, and work orders).
- Check production schedule and actual work in process for production and material flows.
- Work with supervisors and management to keep all promised dates.
- Respond to all shop floor inquiries as soon as practical.
- Question any computer data entry that appears wrong or misleading.
- Resolve parts supply problems in assembly department by working with the key supply areas.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all the Company's safety procedures.
- As needed, recommend changes in Company policy that would improve product design and manufacture.
Benefits
- base
- bonus (if eligible)
- benefits
- 401k contribution
- time off
- recognition awards
- Permissive Time Off Policy
- Paid Company Holidays
- comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
- Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations
- Quarterly company all employee meetings
- Management and Leadership development
- Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
- Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
