Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

The Buyer has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule and customer demand. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required. Role will be performed onsite at the Durham, NC location with standard shifts from 6:00 am
-4:30 pm Monday through Friday and periodic Saturday work. This is a salaried exempt-level role and not eligible for overtime.

• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems.
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes.
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times.
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development.
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations.
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions and other duties as assigned.
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks).
• Participate in the Lean Journey. Develop / Implement PFEPs for purchased items and manufactured items. Pull based replenishment processes for purchased items.
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.
• Role may require limited travel to suppliers of high spend items.

• 2+ years of experience in a buyer role while working for a direct manufacturer.
• Must possess a strong bias for action with the energy and drive to achieve improvements.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of JDE(E1), Basic Lean Principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English is required), and proven people and organizational skills are required.
• Comfortable negotiating and coordinating with suppliers via phone.
• Ability to internalize performance metrics, and exceed expectations is required.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, perform root cause analysis, implement action plans / corrective actions, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and be willing to own projects.

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or similar preferred.

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) CPIM or CSCP is a plus.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Insurance Benefits
  - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits
  - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Basic Life Insurance with Dependent Coverage Optional
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities