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Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner

Kelco IndustriesFremont, IN, US
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

BUYER / PLANNER

The Buyer / Planner works and negotiates with suppliers to purchase goods and services for Kelco.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
  • Completes all XP / return orders and collaborates with vendors on corrective actions.
  • Maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
  • Interact and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Contact suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions.
  • Communicates delays or variances of inbound freight to appropriate parties.
  • Maintain strict control over inventory levels for production in order to meet internal and external demand for products.
  • Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notes.
  • Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Conducts and assists with inventories and cycle counts.
  • Place purchase orders using the MRP report by the end of each week.
  • Develops schedules for the production floor; Leads the team in the development of finished goods strategies.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Strong problem solving and time management skills.
  • Maintain good attendance and able to occasionally work weekends if needed.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Attention to detail and elevated level of accuracy.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
  • Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and / or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
  • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.
  • Communication / Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
  • Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
  • Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a magnificent work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
  • Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.

    • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma Required
  • College credit on PMAC or Supply Chain Programs preferred.
  • 3 to 5 years related experience.

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    N = (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

    O = (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. / day)

    F = (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. / day)

    C = (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs. / day)

    Physical Demands : Stand – O

    Walk – O

    Sit – F

    Manually Manipulate – O

    Reach Outward – O

    Reach Above Shoulder – O

    Climb – N

    Crawl – N

    Squat / Kneel – O

    Bend – O

    Lift / Carry : 21-50 lbs. – O

    50-100 lbs. (with assistance) – O

    Push / Pull :  - O

    Other Physical Requirements : -Yes / No

    Vision (Color, Peripheral, Depth) -Y

    Sense of Smell - N

    Sense of Touch - N

    Ability to wear PPE -Y

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