Buyer/Planner II
Location: Andover, MA
Duration: 3 Months
Description:
· Ability to review and interpret supply signals as it related to MRP
· Based on the material type, SAP parameters (lead times, lot size, etc.) are set as appropriate.
· Manufacturing enters material number into this tool when they realize they do not have enough of a particular material to continue manufacturing.
· This tool measures supplier delivery performance. It compares receipt date to delivery date allowing some ealry and late tolerances.
· DFOCs are used to ship non-conforming back to suppliers.
· Ariba is used to initiate non-inventory POs for BOM related expenses (expedite charges, scrap at supplier site, etc.
· POs Ackowledgments from suppliers, POs with over due delivery dates, Blocked invoices due to price/quantity discrepancies, Quality Notifications processed timely and accurately.
· Consignment-monitoring inventory onwed by at a supplier's site.
· Reserves - Monitoring excess and obsolete inventory.
· Inventory - Actual inventory vs AOP (Annual Operations Planning)
Tasks
· Familiarity to Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
· Material Set ups in SAP
· Line Down reporting
· Supplier Delivery Performance
· Process Delivery Free of Charge (DFOC) documents
· Non-inventory Purchasing
· Metrics Review
· Assist in other areas of reporting
Tool
· SAP
· Ariba
· Operations Monitoring Tool (OPT)
· Global Supplier Rating System (GSRS)
· Data Wareshouse
Comments
· Run reports (MRP Exceptions) and distribute to respective buyers.
· Work with SME to adjust parameter settings as appropriate.
· Work with buyers to determine root cause and resolution.
· Work with buyers to determine if it's a supplier owned issue. Identify root cause and resolution.
· Responsible for DFOCs originating in OPS Purchasing
· Assign as non-inventory PO creator to support BOM related materials and services
· Follow up with suppliers of non-confirmed POs and overdue deliveries.
· There is one person that manages this at the moment. May be able to assist.
Skills/Requirements
· Advanced SAP Knowledge
· Minimum 5 years supply chain/purchasing experience
· Hours needed: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
· Team player
· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to listen and openly communicate
· Strong Analytical skills
· Ability to work within high-performng teams in a highly collaborative environment.
· Proficiency in process analysis and improvement
· Strong problem solving skills
· Advance Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational skills and inititiative to manage multiple priorities and drive to achieve results.