Buyer

Duravant; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

FMH Conveyors is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing, production, engineering and customer service quote requests. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong documentation, organization and written communication with a focus on accuracy.

The Buyer will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR and Manufacturing to execute company strategies, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery. This is an office-based role with occasional floor visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Original thinking and creativity; solution-oriented; process improvement.
• Learns quickly, open to change, continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Knowledge of production and inventory control functions.
• Experience with lean concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of purchasing and manufacturing systems.
• 5-7 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration across multiple departments.
• Strong sense of urgency and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchase order management to fill production and parts orders.
• Notify management if deliveries cannot be met and communicate new delivery dates.
• Confirm receipt of purchase orders to suppliers.
• Manage confirmations to ensure pricing and delivery dates are accurate; contact past-due orders.
• Handle all quote requests from Inside Sales and Customer Service for parts orders.
• Manage customer backlog report to ensure timely delivery from suppliers.
• Expedite production parts and customer orders as needed.
• Place MRO and expense purchase orders from requisitions.
• Enter expense, VMI, raw material, and consignment purchase orders as needed.
• Maintain on-time purchase orders from suppliers.
• Ensure policies are reviewed and updated to improve efficiency.
• Assist in leading annual physical inventory.
• Participate in SIOP meetings and provide updates.
• Observe safety and security procedures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Urgency and teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean tools

Purchasing systems

Manufacturing systems

Inventory control

Job description

FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency. As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors Participates In Global Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Programs, As Well As Doing Good Initiatives To Support Our Communities. In Addition To a Culture That Promotes Long Term Career Satisfaction, With Opportunities For Personal And Professional Growth, FMH Conveyors Offers An Excellent Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our values Do What's Right, Champion Customer Success, Work Together, Win Together, Respond Fast, Deliver Faster, and Ignite What's Next.
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

FMH Conveyors is searching for a Buyer, responsible for supporting purchasing, production, engineering and customer service quote requests. This position will require a person with excellent documentation, organization and communication skills with the ability to learn quickly and improve existing operations, systems and methods. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.

The Buyer is a member of the Supply Chain team and collaborates with the other functional teams (Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR & Manufacturing Operations) on executing company strategies, meeting budgets, and the work unit planned processes.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in purchase order management to fill production and parts orders by monitoring and expediting purchase orders
• Notifies management if requested deliveries cannot be met and communicates new delivery dates
• Confirms receipt of purchase order to the supplier
• Manages confirmations to ensure pricing and delivery dates are accurate and contacts suppliers on past due purchase orders
• Handles all quote requests from Inside Sales and Customer Service for customer parts orders
• Manages customer backlog report to ensure timely delivery from suppliers
• Expedites production parts and customer orders as needed
• Places MRO and expense purchase orders from purchase requisitions
• Enters expense, VMI, raw material, and consignment purchase orders as needed
• Maintains on time purchase orders from suppliers
• Ensures company policies and procedures are reviewed often and notifies the Purchasing Manager when such policies or procedures may need to be revised to increase work efficiency in the department
• Assists in leading annual physical inventory
• Participates in the SIOP meetings and provides updates as needed
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (business administration, finance, supply chain, etc.) preferred
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work/processes
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Knowledge of production and inventory control functions
• Experience with lean concepts and tools
• Knowledge of purchasing and manufacturing systems
• 5-7 Years of experience
• Strong analytical, administrative, and organizational skills
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple departments
• Strong Sence of Urgency and Teamwork

Physical Requirements

Stand, walk, or be mobile for up to an eight-hour shift; ascend and push, and pull up to 50 lbs., bend, twist and reach to check freight, stack boxes, and label.

Work Environment

This is an office-based position that makes frequent visits to the production floor.