GD Energy Products is looking for a
Buyer-Planner to work in
(Insert Location).
When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!
Job Summary:The Senior Buyer will research and purchase products for our distribution center and for moving material between our intercompany plants.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Duties/Responsibilities:- Oversees and maintains current inventory.
- Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
- Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.
- Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays.
- Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract.
- Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate.
- Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters.
- Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:- Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to compile information and make decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education and Experience:- Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment or Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics etc.
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and retail locations.
