Corporate Buyer

Motion Industries; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Job summary

AST Bearings LLC in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Analyst to analyze inventory, forecasts, and production data, using Excel and MRP/SCM software, and coordinate RFQs with suppliers.

You will negotiate pricing, manage import/export documents, calculate landed costs, support SKU rationalization, and collaborate with sales, freight forwarders, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; related tertiary degree is a plus.
• Three years or more experience in a related field.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts and production data to determine scheduling.
• Learn and use MRP and SCM software.
• Submit and follow up on RFQs to suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery and requirements.
• Coordinate import/export documents with freight forwarders.
• Analyze products and assign HTS codes.
• Enter and maintain duty and tariff information in the system.
• Assist Sales with landed costs, including cost, freight and duty.
• Provide shipping cost analyses to Sales; support SKU rationalization and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales/Marketing to identify trends and refine demand plans.
• Coordinate with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure on-time receipt.
• Enter and monitor purchase orders; expedite with suppliers.
• Obtain and review purchase order confirmations; notify Sales of changes.
• Maintain department files.

Skills

Excel intermediate

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related tertiary degree preferred

Tools

MRP software

SCM software

RFQ management tools

Job description

New Bedford, MA, USA Full time R26_0000035611

Job Duties

• Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts and production data to determine appropriate scheduling. Intermediate* Excel skills needed.
• Use and learn to become expert user of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) software.
• Submit and follow up on Requests for Quotation (RFQ's) to suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and other requirements.
• Communicate with freight forwarders and coordinate documents required for foreign shipments, both import and export.
• Analyze product and assign HTS codes common to our industry.
• Enter and maintain accurate duty and tariff information in system.
• Assist Sales in determining landed costs, including cost, freight, and duty/tariffs.
• Provide Sales with freight and air shipping costs as needed, including rush shipments.
• Provide analysis and support for SKU rationalization / maintenance and other business initiatives.
• Work proactively with sales and marketing to identify trends and refine the demand plan.
• Liaise with external and internal delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
• Enter and monitor purchase orders and proactively expedite with Suppliers.
• Obtain and review purchase order confirmation from suppliers, notifying sales of significant changes.
• Maintain department files: purchase orders, quotations, new item forms, correspondence, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent. Three years or more experience and/or a related tertiary degree is a plus. Some intermediate* Excel skills needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and intermediate* Excel skills.
• Can learn and use software programs with ease.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, detail oriented.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Strong project, process management, and conceptual skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations to all levels of customerand management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Highly organized, dependable, and reliable.
• Possess a "can do", positive attitude.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multi-task and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of import / customs processes and requirements / harmonized tariff code a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate and work with people from different countries and cultures whose main language may not be English, but who are communicating in English.

* First two Excel levels, this job requires Intermediate or higher:Beginner - Beginner level skills include the ability to format basic formulas, conduct formatting within Excel, and create charts and graphs.Intermediate - Intermediate level skills include more advanced formula understanding, the ability to utilize pivot tables, and lookup functions.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, which includes a competitive base salary, medical, dental, short and long-term disability, flexible spending, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, and 401K with a significant company match.

The expected salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000. Final compensation will be determined by various factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, specialized skills, and other qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AST Bearings LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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