Buyer-Kimball Danville, KY

Kimball International; Kentucky; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing and supply chain activities while ensuring quality and cost efficiency. This role involves collaboration with vendors and internal teams for effective material management and process improvement, promoting a lean manufacturing approach.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Business, Operations, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing support role.
• Strong PC skills and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP schedules and manage inventory.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct audits.
• Communicate between customer service and manufacturing.

Skills

Data analysis

PC usage

Lean manufacturing

Material strategies

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Business, Operations or related field preferred

High School diploma with 4-6 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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Purchase materials at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, sourcing, delivery and urgency of need. Works under the direct supervision of Commodity Manager.

• Responsible for execution of MRP schedules, PO management, and inventory management. Ensure the timely acquisition of components in order to support the Manufacturing/Sales process.
• Evaluates strategic opportunities and defines and recommends opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, etc, in support of Commodity Manager efforts
• Supports vendor selection process including supplier capability and quality audits, financial risk assessments, logistical profile, and engineering support levels.
• Assesses supplier performance and provides data-supported input for a formal scorecard process.
• Works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive improvement in the areas of material flow, supply options and actively involved in the support of new product development.
• Leads and directs Supplier Meetings as needed.
• Utilizes knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory, Kanban, MRP, Returnable bin programs, and Pack Size reductions to develop strategic and tactical recommendations for inventory management.
• Understands the different transportation options and how they can be strategically used to decrease costs and improve service (rail truck, ocean freight, intermodal)
• Responsible for EC input in procurement fields and execution of supplier facing EC related processes
• Able to drive supplier performance improvement activities
• Communicate between customer service, manufacturing and support groups as needed
• Continually improve job knowledge and performance
• Maintains and orderly and organized works space.
• Utilizes concepts & practices of Lean Manufacturing (kanban, pull systems VSMs, level-loading, standard work, etc.)
• Owns maintenance and accuracy of system planning data as pertains to Purchasing processes
• Maintain necessary documentation.

Job Requirements

• 2- or 4-year degree in Business, Operations or related field preferred or a High School diploma and at minimum 4-6 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience in manufacturing support role
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and business operating systems
• Advanced skills in PC usage. Ability to perform data analysis and use PC tools to effectively communicate.
• Knowledgeable in Purchasing and Manufacturing processes
• Understanding of and ability to implement material strategies, including Lean manufacturing, inventory management, kanban systems, VMI, cost reduction, etc.
• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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