• Company:
  Manpower Professional
• Location:
  Sheboygan, WI 53081
• Status:
  Full Time, Employee
• Job Category:
  Logistics/Transportation
• Occupations:
  Inventory Planning and Management;Merchandise Planning and Buying;Purchasing
• Career Level:
  Experienced (Non-Manager)
• 
  5625.11842,5625.11874,5625.11937
• Industry:
  Manufacturing - Other;Transport and Storage - Materials ;Personal and Household Services;Other/Not Classified

• Company:
  Manpower Professional
• Contact:
  Manpower Professional
• Phone:
  312-263-3907
• Email:
  Apply by Email
• Reference Code:
  USA_3819_1256826631

Buyer-Planner - Growth Position!!

Buyer/Planner - In your Professional career, your success and happiness are dependent on many factors. Are you in a position to make a strategic contribution? Is your growth supported? Do you get the recognition you deserve? If the answer is no and you are looking for a company/position that will offer you personal professional development and an opportunity to make a visible impact on the my client's overall business, continue reading. In this position, you'll have the opportunity and responsibility for the following:

- Make purchases on behalf of the company that could include machinery, equipment, tools, parts/supplies or services necessary for successful operating functions.

- Work with Commodity Mgr., Supply Chain Mgrs and Product Managers as necessary to manage new product introductions.

- Assist with supplier communications and related planning & purchasing functions for the raw materials, finished goods, supplies, equipment, and services assigned. Travel may be required to investigate or evaluate potential suppliers.

- Negotiate and insure proper Terms/Conditions, pricing, flexibility, logistics and quality requirements are met in support of business needs or unique customer requirements.

- Responsible for tracking and achieving department and individual performance metrics including inventory levels, cost reductions, purchasing variances, vendor performance and other areas as assigned by supervisor.

In this position, you will need the following qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or technical institute.

- Two to five years of relevant procurement experience.

- A working knowledge of materials management, manufacturing operations, quality and supplier management.

- Good understanding of ERP systems (preferable JD Edwards)

- Knowledge of purchasing and production planning principals. (APICS certification a plus)

- Knowledge and understanding of product development and manufacturing cycles (especially as it relates to Asian partners).

- Ability to drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

- Ability to identify and implement system enhancements across functions and with suppliers in order to optimize the supply chain.

- Ability to evaluate the big picture strategies but be very tactical rolling up sleeves when required.

- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and make objective decisions.

- Ability to communicate with and influence suppliers, peers, and management.

- Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Power point) Advanced skills in Excel using formulas, pivot tables, etc a necessity.

My client offers all the advantages you would expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, training and much more.

If this position sounds like your next dream job apply today. We have the right opportunity and are looking for the right candidates Apply Now!

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