Buyer, Business

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people's daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, "We capture what moves".

We have a new and exciting position available to a Buyer to join our team at our Development Center in Lebanon, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a broad Supply Chain background that includes experience in Buying, Planning, & Continuous Improvement initiatives. We are seeking a candidate that is excited to take on a dynamic role that will evolve over time.

The initial focus will be to manage the direct buying of ingredients from both domestic and international suppliers. This buyer will handle all buying activities within their portfolio while handling the suppliers and internal demands to effectively meet customer expectations. This position is a crucial part of the MANE Supply Chain team and is expected to work cross functionally with many departments both internally and externally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize MRP for buying all international and domestically sourced raw materials within assigned categories.
• Work with Category Managers and Material Planner to maintain accurate master data to ensure MRP efficiency.
• Follow-up with vendors for delivery date, pricing, and quantity confirmations.
• Continuous communication with production planning to understand needs to meet customer expectations, expediting orders as needed.
• Track and manage open PO's to act on shortages or delays.
• Manage any slow moving or obsolete inventory within assigned areas.
• Support planning team by scheduling for assigned areas, handling stock transfers, and coordinating inbound/outbound transportation.
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects as assigned.
• Other duties in support of company objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Cross-functional exposure to a broad range of Supply Chain functions
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in Food and Beverage industry is a plus.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

MANE is an equal opportunity employer