Buyer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Validate short-term and long-term production schedules to ensure all necessary materials are on-site in time for scheduled production.
• Work with the Operations team to prepare for upcoming Limited Time Offers (LTOs), new product sizes, new seasonings, and other product changes.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Team to ensure timely delivery of inbound materials needed for the production schedule.
• Analyze forecasted demand versus actual demand using historical production data to make informed decisions.
• Analyze forecasted and historical usage of raw materials to provide accurate demand forecasts to suppliers.
• Manage lead-times and pricing for all suppliers and work with the Finance team to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ensure the maintenance of material shelf-life.
• Review variances in production output and material consumption and collaborate with the Operations team to reduce these variances.
• Manage inventory levels to support production schedules, ensuring adequate materials and supplies are available.
• Process all purchase orders, blanket orders, and release orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate directly with suppliers to anticipate and accommodate changes in demand to meet production requirements.
• Maintain and optimize all functions within the ERP system, including inventory management, purchase orders, and other assigned processes.
• Proactively search for and implement cost reduction opportunities within the production process.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite; experience with ERP systems preferred.