Supply Chain Buyer

Mold-Rite Plastics•Plattsburgh, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Buyer aligns closely with the Purchasing Manager, Operations, Scheduling, Supply Chain Manager and Inside Sales team in the areas of Purchasing and Vendor Management. The Supply Chain Buyer is focused on Exceeding Customer Expectations in support of the overall goals, objectives, mission and vision of the organization.

Requirements

Intermediate math and numeric aptitude required
Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
Ability to prioritize, multitask and work in a very fast paced environment
Expertise in ERP and/or MRP systems
Proven team player and a sharp focus on customer service and satisfaction
Ability to successfully work both collaboratively and autonomously
A high level of trustworthiness and the ability to achieve integrity on all levels
Solid problem-solving ability
Detail orientated
2-year degree or equivalent experience in materials management or related field
3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or procuring raw materials

Nice To Haves

APICS certification beneficial
Experience in a manufacturing environment beneficial
Forecasting/planning experience beneficial

Responsibilities

Analyze system data for raw materials, corrugate and packaging to create purchase orders for materials in support of production needs
Process purchase order and acknowledgements
Manage vendor delivery and fall outs
Work with sales and scheduling to expedite pull in of orders and the material availability
Maintain a sharp focus on inventory levels as well as reducing excess inventory
Manage supplier base to ensure supply of materials meets current and future production needs
Participate in Supply Chain projects and initiatives
Establish and foster solid working relationships with outside vendors
Obtain and maintain vendor pricing, availability and delivery
Create and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures
Update and maintain raw material planning parameters (Safety Stock, MOQ)
Participate in meetings (inventory, vendor, management review, supply chain team)
Proactively identify risk to the supply chain, supply, cost and lead times and raise concerns to Manager
Participate in near miss program and provide recommendations
Create and drive improvements in the Supply Chain
Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing & 5S abilities to grow department
Problem solving analytical skill set needed to perform job daily
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports and critical trackers
Analyze and provide solutions to expedite and escalation requests from Inside Sales
Input data in a timely and accurate manner and facilitate reporting within IQMS
Supports a culture where employees address unsafe conditions and behaviors, make suggestions for improvements, and actively participates in implementing solutions
Identifies safety gaps and self-initiates corrective actions
Strictly adheres to plant safety, housekeeping, and 5S efforts
Understands, identifies, and corrects safety hazards
Drives a culture which empowers employees to understand and embrace what they own
Monitors and verifies activities to ensure that finished goods and raw materials are coming in and out of the facility meet consumer safety and quality standards.
Complies with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures
Reports any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured products to the location’s Food Safety Team Leader and submits an appropriate incident report