Buyer

Company: Sea Ray
Location: Vonore
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

This Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager and manage a commodity set that will be assigned. Key responsibilities will include supporting the operations team through material requirements planning processes, including parts ordering, inventory optimization, and developing multi-level plans to ensure a continuous flow of materials to production.

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

* Plan for and execute material management strategies for commodity set to include---Manage inventory to appropriate levels as determined by MRP system
Plan material requirements to have parts on hand to avoid shortages
Hold suppliers accountable to on time deliveries and provide regular feedback on performance
Plan for and develop backup plans for critical parts in the commodity set
Monthly forecasting presented at the start of each month

* Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements
* Oversee and improve inventory management procedures
* Identify issues with long lead time parts/ suppliers and offer solutions/ improvements
* Other duties as assigned

*JOB REQUIREMENTS*

* BA/BS in supply chain, logistics, business or related field preferred
* Experience as Buyer preferred
* Excellent negotiating skills
* Ability to think outside the box to develop rapid solutions to assist operations team
* Proactive attitude with good organizational skills and ability to drive resolutions in a short time frame
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases and ERP systems
* Analytical, detail oriented, and able to analyze and improve processes
* Excellent communication skills (with staff, peers and upper management) and ability to develop rapport with other functional leaders and supply chain leadership team to influence decision making
* Embraces change, challenges the status quo and makes recommendations for improvements to processes
* Able to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Vonore, TN 37885: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vonore, TN 37885%58047475%

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