Buyer/Planner II

 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.              

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