Operation Buyer I

Midmark Corporation; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Midmark Corporation is seeking an Operations Planner-level candidate to coordinate the movement of direct materials, procured goods, and finished goods to meet production needs and customer expectations. The role emphasizes efficient purchasing, inventory control, and alignment with Lean principles.

The position involves supplier collaboration, demand forecasting, and maintaining replenishment systems to support timely delivery and cost improvements within a manufacturing setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management; 0-2 years in purchasing/planning in manufacturing.
• Familiar with Lean, Kanban, JIT, and MRP systems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; good written and verbal communication.

Responsabilidades

• Purchase materials for assigned commodities from suppliers considering demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives.
• Administer inventory strategies to optimize levels and support business objectives.
• Collect data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; request forecast changes as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems.
• Problem-solve supply constraints, receiving issues, and invoices.
• Coordinate with Global Sourcing for supplier approvals, quoting, and production readiness.
• Support cost reduction/improvement/avoidance within PE projects.
• Utilize MPS principles to improve business conditions.
• Coordinate incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling.
• Process nonconforming goods with inspection/quality control.

Conhecimentos

Purchasing

Inventory control

MRP

Excel

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the organization’s supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs and customer expectations are met.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the organization’s supply chain operation by coordinating the movement of direct, procured materials such as raw materials, in-process goods, or completed goods to ensure that production needs and customer expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES

• Purchase material for assigned commodities or products from suppliers, taking into account demand, price, delivery, quality, and inventory objectives
• Administers strategies meant to optimize inventory levels and supports business objectives
• Collects data and analyzes forecasted demand to predict inventory needs; requests forecast changes based on demand fluctuations
• Collaborates with leadership on identifying and implementing improvements
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with assigned suppliers in support of required quality and on time delivery
• Manages kanban, MRP, and other replenishment systems
• Problem solves supply constraints, receiving issues, and problematic invoices/accounts
• Analyzes and executes change orders
• Predicts and communicates operational impacts
• Coordinates with Global Sourcing team for the successful completion of supplier approval process, quoting, and production readiness
• Supports cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to better leverage the company’s competitive position
  

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Utilize MPS principles to improve business conditions
• Research and analyze material transactions and service requirements to determine if disposition is needed, disposition parts accordingly
• Coordinate incoming packaging to minimize internal part handling
• Process nonconforming goods with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to resolve quality issues
• Participate in special projects as required
• Facilitate and organize quarterly inventory for the location
• Acts as Operations Planner backfill
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management and 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing and/or planning materials in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL

• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Knowledge of purchasing, production and inventory control process, policies, and procedures
• Understanding of various production floor and inventory control systems such as Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, Just In Time (JIT) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
• Basic analytical thinking and mathematical skills
• Basic level skills with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A