Buyer - Direct Materials

Title : Buyer – Direct Materials

Location : Lynnwood, CA

Type : Full-time, onsite

JOB SUMMARY :

The Supply Chain Buyer should have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Owns weekly MPS baseline issuance, firming windows, and resequencing within authority; escalates capacity breaks or material shortages that breach guardrails. Leads daily stand-ups and aligns with Operations to protect throughput and attainment. Key responsibilities include Primary horizon is 0–12 weeks, with daily control inside 0–2 weeks per freeze / slushy / liquid rules; and converts the approved plan into short-term, finite schedules and orchestrates weekly execution, managing WIP / materials and allocations under defined fences and policies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• BA / BS degree preferred
• 2-5 years of related industry experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills along with a thorough knowledge of current SCM concepts and principles
• Finite scheduling, constraint management, ERP / MRP execution, and cross-shift coordination with a focus on stability and attainment.
• The ability to manage changeovers, calendars, and maintenance windows effectively is essential.
• Working knowledge of Oracle E-Business preferred, Advanced Excel skills for data analysis
• Strong communication, organizational and collaborative skills
• Ability to be a contributing member of cross-functional teams
• Experience in regulated / cGMP environment is preferred

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