Buyer Planner - Bridport
Job Title: |
Buyer Planner |
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Division: |
Bridport |
Date: |
April 2008 |
Department: |
Operations |
Location: |
21903 68th Avenue, South |
Interested individuals - send your resume to gayle.bush@amsafe.com
Job Summary:
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the timely planning and purchasing of materials for AmSafe Bridport products supporting established master production schedules and inventory strategies. The Buyer/Planner seeks and established new supply sources for new and existing products. Other responsibilities include supplier oversight and management to assure schedules, costs and quality objectives are achieved.
Essential Functions - Each applicant must be able to:
- Maintain MRP data, identifying raw materials, component, sub-assembly and finished goods requirements for production and engineering.
- Prepare (plans and schedule) purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Support new product introduction planning and associated product obsolescence and change activities as related to materials management. This includes participating in maintenance of BOM’s or other MRP system data as required.
- Analyze inventory usage, scrap, shrinkage and coordinates appropriate corrective actions with suppliers.
- Administration and update of supplier terms and conditions of purchase and some long-term supply agreements.
- Key participant with legal support staff in preparation and negotiation of long-term supply agreements.
- Participate in physical and cycle count programs.
- Preparation of material cost reduction strategies and their implementation.
- Administration of long-term supply agreements.
Highly Desired Attributes:
- In-depth knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices, planning methodologies, contract negotiations and purchasing-related laws and regulations.
- Thorough understanding and acceptance of business and personal ethics associated with the purchasing function.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual must have strong computer skills, provide strong leadership, and be organized. Prior aerospace experience is a plus.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum of 5 years in purchasing. CPIM and/or CPM a plus, 4-year degree a plus.
Language Skills: Must be literate in English with the ability to read and write.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that maybe encountered by an employee in successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, respirator within the manufacturing environment.
Interested individuals - send your resume to gayle.bush@amsafe.com
