Purchasing/Buyer/Expediter/Planner

Summary

This position is responsible for purchasing and coordinating the timely availability and delivery of products to meet both customer and production needs.

Essential Functions

• Perform purchasing activities for the plant and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability to meet customer orders and production requirements.
• Review scheduled and projected requirements to determine purchasing needs and maintain inventory as needed.
• Determine how and when to place orders based on corporate policies, plant procedures, and budget requirements.
• Verify pricing, freight, and other charges on all orders.
• Ensure that billed data matches the price quotes before releasing data for processing.
• Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies as required.
• Coordinate with other departments to update and/or expedite purchase orders based on changing requirements and purchasing history.
• Review inventory levels to identify shortages, excess inventory, or discrepancies and take appropriate corrective action.
• Enter and track supplier deviations and associated credits.
• Assist Department by establishing and maintaining records, updating system data, and performing various clerical functions as directed.
• Provide inventory assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2 years of college or equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a purchasing/buyer role within the food production industry.
• Ability to pass Comprehension and Math Tests.
• Must have Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and AS 400.

Work Environment

• General office setting.

SAFETY & GMP OBJECTIVES

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory rules and regulations.
• Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to check emails regularly and respond accordingly if necessary.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming, and hygiene.

Other

• Attend daily meetings with your team.
• Must be able to attend work as scheduled.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to perform basic math problems.
• Must be able to perform the jobs of his team members.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner.