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Summary:
Under Director of Supply Chain supervision, the Buyer/Planner is responsible to develop reliable sources for materials, planning, releasing and following up on delivery of purchase orders on time. Monitoring suppliers and internal manufacturing performance, identifies problematic areas to promptly take correct/preventive actions, supporting management decisions related to financial budgets and cost savings opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Prepare, maintain, review and follow up on status of purchase orders (PO), ensuring DWT customer specifications for materials and components Ensures purchase order requirements are clearly aligned to technical specifications, working with providers to guarantee deliver of needed documentation (e.g Certificate of Conformance, MTR's, Packings Slips, Acknowledgements, Invoices) Work closely with engineering department to develop new programs, communicating BOM changes to SCM team members Work closely with shipping and receiving for transportation of incoming and outgoing shipments and material receipts in order to meet customer deliver expectations Balance the material demand/supply and minimize stockout risk by analyzing the current inventory, forecasting the future needs, and scheduling the suppliers' shipments accordingly Coordinate with QA, production, warehouse to resolve defective parts in a timely manner (MRB, RMA, RTV, rework, credit, replacement) Monitor, control, and identifies opportunities to reduce cost of components, by developing new partnerships, negotiations and agreements Review, adjust and publish purchase order reports (including PO Aging and OTD - On Time Delivery), reflecting accurate status for accounting projections and monitor supplier performance Adjust promise delivery dates in ERP Qualify and submit suppliers for approval and maintenance of QCBD according to company procedures (NDA, W9, COI, Certifications, Risk assessments) Partner with manufacturing and supply chain team to prioritize, expedite and de-expedite work orders (OSP) and purchase orders based on material availability and changing requirements. Actively support elaboration, communication and revision of SCM procedures, streamlining process to highest efficiency Submits evidence of sales orders, pro forma invoices and plan progress payments along with accounting department, resolving accounts payable deviations and reducing financial exposure Must understand and comply to DWT security, safety and company policies.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline preferred. Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience/Skills Requirements:
Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing environment ERP systems knowledge, including MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Excellent planning and organization skills Demonstrated ability to deliver to commitments in a fast-paced environment, motivating people to get tasks accomplished Highly motivated, results oriented driven Willingness to learn and apply lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, Kanban, Pull system, VSM - Value Stream Mapping) Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Knowledge ITAR regulations prefer Understanding of INCO terms, payment terms and trade compliance rules Adaptable and flexible to the need of business changes: open minded
Physical Requirements:
This job requires extensive sitting, standing and walking throughout the workday Lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
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