Buyer II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Responsibilities and Authorities

• Raw material planning
• Responsible for master scheduling, capacity planning and machine loading to meet operational objectives.
• Analyze and coordinate with master scheduler / Supply Chain team to determine optimal RM 
• Own overall raw material availability, inventory plan, projection and control, Back-order, Supplier OTD. Raw material Plan (SIOP, PEFP, NPI, EOL, VAVE) , PO placement, execution, resolve level 1 issue;
• Review and analyze materials requirements for production and implement the necessary actions such as generating Purchase Order, scheduling and re-scheduling of material based on MRP requirement.
• Analyze and resolve optimal inventory turns or raw material to meet corporate target, improve manufacturing resources and customer fulfillment.
• Analyze Material obsolescence and manage & report excess material exposure.
• Responsible to generate and maintain Supply Chain Metrics on a regular basis.
• Participate in material review session for non-conforming materials and activate timely return of non-conforming materials to vendor
• Close liasing with internal team member and suppliers to ensure material availability
• Process, Audits and suppliers’ Management.
• Coordinate and drive interdepartmental activity with various departments like quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, logistics and customer service etc.
• Maintain and enhance good relationship with suppliers and determine supplier’s important metric.
• Prepare & lead the team in internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain and ensure systems and procedures in Department are in compliance with SOX, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, ISO13485, ISO14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and data for corporate relating to purchasing and planning functions.
• Determine any new department operation procedure is required and implemented. 
• Analyze and prepare recommendations to improve policy, standard procedure, computer system, forecasts method and projects. 
• Provide guidance and training for new buyer/planners/ interns
• Deploy judgment and techniques to resolve complex issues that require extensive evaluation and analysis efforts.
• JDE E1 Superuser (familiar with ERP/MRP system setup will be an advantage)
• Projects and NPI
• Manage and lead related projects or NPI in procurement, planning and purchasing function.

Qualification

• Degree in Materials Management or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 5 years related experience required in buying and planning activities in a manufacturing environment. More extensive experience required for non-Degree holders.