Operational Buyer, Poultry, NA

Overview

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, and the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best.

As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence
, and Advance with Innovation
.

You will report to Manager, Operational Procurement
.

JBT Marel in Gainesville, GA is looking for an Operational Buyer. You will manage the timely availability of parts and machines within the agreed service levels, taking into account optimal costs (Total cost of ownership principle). You will be responsible for managing the availability according to realistic planning and take into account the available capacity and customer requirements.

• Implements processes and tools that focus on early identification and resolution of exceptions / shortages
• Identifies component supply risk and proposes / implements corrective actions to secure component supply (shortage management)
• Evaluates component demand against capacities resolving exceptions to ensure component supply
• Manages rejects and returns process according to the correct priorities
• Monitor Supply Chain KPI's (use PDCA method)
• Responsible for Master Data management
• Streamlines logistics/warehousing activities to minimize all relevant operational cost and communicates in case of exceptions

• Set the right balance between short-term and long-term planning
• Balances between deadlines & details, speed & completeness, and focuses on items with greatest impact
• Incorporate product life cycle into component plans to ensure availability and minimize obsolescence (phase in / phase out management)
• Upon request analyzes, identifies and proposes actions regarding inventory strategies and stock levels
• Work together with Supply Chain Engineer on inventory levels and execution of inventory strategies

• Monitor partnership with supplier while holding supplier accountable for supply performance
• Monitor important supplier performance indicators: delivery reliability, supplier lead time and obsolescence
• Identify, execute supplier improvement programs to increase supply agility and reliability
• Propose and validate logistics agreements with suppliers

• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Proposes continuous improvements, considering own workspace, department processes, JBT Marel processes and supplier processes

• Uses available Supply Chain tools / ERP systems and interprets / analyses data to review component plan inputs and constraints
• Enables smart system planning by using / setting up master data (lead times, MRP types, MOQ, etc.)
• Uses tools to evaluate and improve supplier performance

• Working with people:
  Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members, shows empathy, listens to others, builds team spirit and reconciles conflict, adapts to the team and fits in well
• Adhering to principle and values: upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity
• Relating and networking: easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff, relates well to people at all levels, builds wide and effective networks of contacts
• Analyzing: analyzes numerical data and other information, identifies patterns and relationships, probes for understanding and makes rational judgments
• Creating: develops new ideas, approaches and insights, and provides solutions
• Delivering results: focuses on customer needs and satisfaction, maintains quality and productivity
• Adapting to change: tolerates ambiguity and accepts new ideas and change initiatives
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned by management

• College Diploma
• Experience in Supply Chain processes (Planning, Inventory Control)
• Knowledge of ERP, engineering, and reporting systems
• Experience with MS Office
• Reading technical drawings (PLM)
• Languages:
  
  Local language and English
• Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel &

Location:

You will be on site at our Gainesville, GA facility.

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities. We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We foster growth as we challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment, including medical, dental, life…