Senior Buyer

Responsible for

• Just-in-time planning
• Material requirements planning
• Capacity planning
• Production activity control
• Covers planning strategy for dependent and non-master items
• Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items
• Verifies material and capacity availability
• Releases production orders for manufacturing
• Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers
• Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing
• Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items
• Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of work experience in retail inventory planning, allocation, and/or manufacturing
• 4-6 years of systems and technology experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service related capacity
• Displays attention to detail, with strong analytic and organizational skills
• Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP)
• Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English
• Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities
• Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation
• Good understanding of both inventory and manufacturing systems
• Able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
• Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
• APICS certification is a plus
• Purchasing and product experience required
• Advanced organization and communication skills
• Process oriented
• Experience working in a team environment

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited