JR. BUYER
Job Description
BUYER/PLANNER
NEWARK, CA
DIRECT HIRE
MUST HAVE NPI (NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION) EXPERIENCE.
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING BIOTECH COMPANY. HIRING NOW!
OPTION 1 STAFFING IS AN AWARD WINNING, LOCAL, RECOGNIZED LEADER IN STAFFING AND RECRUITING, SPECIALIZING IN PLACING THE HIGHEST CALIBER OF NON-CLINICAL HEALTHCARE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SUPPLY CHAIN, ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE AND ACCOUNTING/FINANCE PROFESSIONALS IN CONTRACT AND DIRECT-HIRE OPPORTUNITIES. WE WORK WITH TOP AND EMERGING COMPANIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.
JOB SUMMARY:
THE JR. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT FINISHED GOODS AND COMPONENTS AND/OR SUBASSEMBLIES ARE DELIVERED TO THE FULFILLMENT AND PACKAGING SITES ON TIME, AND IN THE QUANTITIES REQUIRED. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL MANAGE SUPPLY, AND SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS, WITH VENDORS WHILE ENSURING MRP SYSTEMS ARE MAINTAINED AND UP TO DATE. AS WELL, THE ROLE INVOLVES EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF MATERIAL PLANNING TRACKING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS WHILE RELENTLESSLY PURSUING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE BUYER / PLANNER IS GLOBAL IN SCOPE, AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH PRODUCTION, EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS, OPERATIONS, NPI, ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS AND MATERIAL HANDLING. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PERSON WHO UNDERSTANDS MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND HAS A SOUND GRASP OF SUPPLY CHAIN.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING RAW MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO ENSURE DELIVERY PRIOR TO SCHEDULED PRODUCTION DATE.
RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING SUPPLY LEVELS BASED ON IMMEDIATE DEMAND, FORECAST QUANTITIES AND MATERIAL LEAD TIMES.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE ENTERING AND ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS TO VENDORS, DAILY COMMUNICATION WITH SUPPLIERS TO MANAGE ON-TIME DELIVERY OF OPEN ORDERS, AND WORKING DIRECTLY WITH MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS (R&D, OPERATIONS, SUPPLY CHAIN, CUSTOMER SERVICE, RECEIVING AND ACCOUNTING).
ANALYZE PURCHASE REQUISITIONS FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION.
EXPEDITE SUPPLIER SHIPMENTS; IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE ANY POTENTIAL DELAYS WHILE KEEPING AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS INFORMED OF ANY MATERIALS DELAYS OR PROBLEMS.
RESPOND TO SUPPLY SHORTAGES, QUALITY ISSUES AND SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY ORDERS OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OFFICE HOURS AS NEEDED.
CYCLE COUNTS, MONTH END INVENTORY RECONCILIATION AND REVIEW OF AGED INVENTORY.
TEAM PLAYER WITH A POSITIVE AND COOPERATIVE ATTITUDE IN A HIGHLY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION
KNOW HOW TO CALCULATE MANUFACTURING AND PURCHASING COSTS.
EFFECTIVELY MANAGE SURPLUS AND OBSOLETE INVENTORIES.
EFFECTIVELY CALCULATE THE INVENTORY REQUIRED TO RESTOCK PRODUCTS OR PARTS WITH INVENTORY MODELS. REORDER AND REBUILD LEVELS.
EFFECTIVELY CALCULATE SAFETY STOCK FOR INDEPENDENT DEMAND ITEMS.
BE ABLE TO CALCULATE THE ORDER QUANTITY THROUGH CONSUMPTION REPORTS.
MAINTAIN HIGH INVENTORY ACCURACY THROUGH VARIOUS TECHNIQUES INCLUDING INVENTORY AUDITS, ANNUAL PHYSICAL INVENTORY AND CYCLE COUNTING.
GENERATE REPORTING DETAILING INVENTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TURNOVER RATIOS, ACTIVITY-BASED COST (ABC) ANALYSIS AND INVENTORY PERFORMANCE.
EFFECTIVELY CALCULATE KANBAN CARD REQUIREMENT DEVELOP KAIZEN EVENT TEAMS TO REMOVE INVENTORY, PROCESS WASTES AND SPEED INVENTORY THROUGHPUT.
ENSURE DEMAND FROM ALL SOURCES (PRODUCTION, AFTERMARKET, ENGINEERING, ETC.) IS SUPPORTED.
MANAGE SAFETY STOCK LEVELS AND OPTIMIZE LOGISTICAL EFFICIENCY BY MANAGING EOQS
MANAGE PLANNING SYSTEM PARAMETERS AND MASTER DATA TO OPTIMALLY REFLECT SUPPLY CHAIN
PREPARE AND DELIVER REGULAR FORECASTS AND ANALYSES AS NEEDED TO INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS.
PROVIDE DATA-DRIVEN STATUS UPDATES TO MANAGEMENT.
APPLY ANALYTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERTISE TO MEET TARGET INVENTORY WHILE MINIMIZING OBSOLESCENCE.
BUILD AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH ASSIGNED SUPPLIERS.
ACT AS THE PRIMARY INTERFACE WITH SUPPLIERS ON DELIVERY STATUS, ISSUES AND RESOLUTION.
COORDINATE SUPPLIER RAMP UP AND DOWN FOR NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES.
PARTNER WITH OPERATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS ON PLANNING PROCESS AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
SUPPORT CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY ON DEMAND PLANNING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING MANAGEMENT
IDENTIFY GAPS, RISKS AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS TO MEET PLANS AND SCHEDULE
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BEST OF STAFFING AWARD IS THE ONLY AWARD IN THE U.S THAT RECOGNIZES STAFFING AGENCIES THAT HAVE PROVEN SUPERIOR SERVICE QUALITY BASED ENTIRELY ON RATINGS PROVIDED BY THEIR CLIENTS AND JOB CANDIDATES. AWARD WINNERS MAKE UP LESS THAN 2% OF ALL STAFFING AGENCIES IN NORTH AMERICA.
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TOP PERFORMER AWARD BY WORKFORCE LOGIC HIGHLIGHTS HIGH-PERFORMING STAFFING COMPANIES WHO ARE CHOSEN BASED ON A VARIETY OF CRITERIA CRITICAL TO OUR CLIENTS’ SATISFACTION, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS SERVICED, CYCLE TIME, SUBMITTALS PER REQUISITION, PERCENTAGE OF SUBMITTALS HIRED, PROGRAM COMPLIANCE, FILL RATIO, AND MORE.
MEMBER AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION SINCE 1991.
Company Description
Founded by industry professionals, Option 1 Staffing is an Award Winning Staffing Agency located in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a reputation as one of the most trusted Staffing Agencies in the Bay Area, Option 1 delivers coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service. The company is characterized by clients for the integrity of its work and the quality of its candidates, and among job seekers for its personalized approach to placement. Since 1991 Option 1 Staffing serves Bay Area employers in need of Temporary/Contract to Hire, Direct Hire employees; in the areas of Administrative, Technical, Accounting and Finance, and Healthcare; to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors. Best of Staffing Award Winner Woman Owned Proven Performer Award Workforce Logic Check out our jobs @ www.option1staffing.com