Buyer

For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of ERP System (SAP) in modules such as: Purchasing, PP, WM, etc.
• Review and release material purchase orders (Raw Material, Semi-Finished and/or manufactured parts) to cover requirements and support customer demand, maintaining Inventory levels within target.
• Review and Execute exception codes (messages) in system (example: 10, 15 and 20) for planned purchase orders or pending approvals, since they indicate a situation (Purchase Orders Placement, Changes and/or Cancellations) that need an action to prevent Inventory Excess, Material Shortages, etc.
• Plan and execute system messages. Review and release system customer blocks with established frequency to maintain STR performance within goal and avoid Past Due.
• Follow the appropriate escalation process to communicate on time any situation that could put in risk the normal performance of the business.
• Track Shipments from supplier thru receiving, coordinating with logistics, customs, cross-dock, GLOG warehouse and receiving inspection to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monthly Review of Materials excess and obsolescence and follow procedure for proper disposition.
• Analysis of safety stock levels to meet the changing sales trends/customer demand changes. 
• Identify areas of improvement and implement preventive and corrective actions in the supply chain area.
• Work closely with purchasing team to improve supplier’s performance.
• Review and maintain related parameters for part numbers assigned. 
• More activities can be assigned by supervisor or manager as they are required to comply with the job role. 
• Aid VSM and Materials Manager in achievement of performance targets, including delivery (STR), inventory value, and cost avoidance/cost reduction.
• Serve as cross functional liaison to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3yrs to 5 years of experience as Planner/Buyer. 
• Understanding of Lean Concepts (Standard Work, Visual Management, KanBan, 5S, etc.) through PDCA. 
• Experience working in automotive plants.