Purchasing - Buyer (Plant Materials/Logistics)
About The Position
Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive Customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs. As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing, "Best- In- Class" Team, in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Buyer, based out of our Sterling Heights, MI location. This role will report to the Manager of Purchasing & Logistics at the plant level. The Role: Utilizes best practices for logistics departments across the Corporation and implements continuous improvement wherever possible Drive materials planning process and inventory min/max management to avoid stockouts, expedites and overstocking Provide direction to suppliers and release materials required for supporting production Work with Plant Customer Service to ensure all Customer specific requirements are satisfied Assist with physical inventories and conduct audits/cycle counts Expedite required materials to support ongoing production Meet inventory levels, min/max values, as set by team Coordinate purchased part engineering changes with engineering team to minimize obsolescence
Requirements
- Has a minimum of 3 years’ related experience in Purchasing, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management in automotive environment
- Has post - secondary education in Purchasing, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management
- Understands bill of materials, contracts, terms, conditions, purchase orders
- Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Has advanced Computer literacy skills – Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of ERP systems
- Complete understanding of the IAATF 16949 policies and procedures required for the Purchasing and Materials department
Responsibilities
- Utilizes best practices for logistics departments across the Corporation and implements continuous improvement wherever possible
- Drive materials planning process and inventory min/max management to avoid stockouts, expedites and overstocking
- Provide direction to suppliers and release materials required for supporting production
- Work with Plant Customer Service to ensure all Customer specific requirements are satisfied
- Assist with physical inventories and conduct audits/cycle counts
- Expedite required materials to support ongoing production
- Meet inventory levels, min/max values, as set by team
- Coordinate purchased part engineering changes with engineering team to minimize obsolescence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
