Manufacturing Buyer - Inventory

Responsibilities

• Processes orders from interplant or intradepartmental requisitions for raw materials with the use of the operations computer system
• Researches products, clarifies specifications, documents competitive bidding, enters the orders to the system
• Follows up on back orders, expedites delivery of orders, makes special arrangements for delivery, and communicates to the requesting party the expected delivery date
• Maintains accurate vendor and department files to ensure immediate and accurate access to information
• Reviews stock status reports for item usage, including unusual demands and assures that stock levels will be adequate to meet demand
• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly inventory transaction reports
• Maintains the accuracy of the data base by arranging for the correction of errors and the addition of new information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Customer driven, understanding of business issues, drive for results, accountability and ownership, communication and influence and technical expertise
• Proficient Microsoft Office user - Excel and Word

Education

Bachelors degree in Business or related field or 3-5 years of Purchasing related experience