Buyer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Prospect, Connecticut is seeking a Buyer/purchasing professional in manufacturing to coordinate material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. The role emphasizes collaboration with production, procurement, and logistics to prevent shortages and ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include production scheduling, inventory analysis, and ERP/MRP execution (SAP/Oracle) with MS Excel;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a buyer/purchasing.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Excel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules.
• Align manufacturing with forecasts and demand.
• Analyze inventory to optimize stock and prevent shortages.
• Use ERP/MRP to release orders and manage records.
• Coordinate with procurement for material availability.
• Identify improvements to boost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel/SQL

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Buyer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Prospect, Connecticut, United States

About this position

Job Id :CLI-45800-3

Job Type: Direct hire

Position Summary

A Buyer/purchasing in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
• MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience as a buyer and purchasing.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.