Buyer

Company: Deere Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES: Reacts appropriately to changes in system-generated material requirements to ensure an uninterrupted supply of material. Works with assigned suppliers to expedite or push out orders as needed. Coordinates with supplier and Quality Assurance to return nonconforming material, and/or to ensure that all appropriate repair/rework charges are assigned to the supplier. Coordinates with Inventory Control (JDK and Hodge) to ensure that inventory is properly stated in SAP and driving material requirements appropriately. Creates purchase orders, transmits orders to suppliers, and transmits forecast to suppliers. Monitors open order status for assigned suppliers and works to eliminate past due orders. Works with suppliers to ensure recovery plans are in place and being followed for past due orders. Recognizes and escalates problems on a timely basis. Resolves shipping, receiving, and invoicing problems to ensure accurate inventory records and prompt payments to/from suppliers. Maintains detailed supplier performance data for delivery results. Analyzes and evaluates supplier performance as input to Supply Base Leaders. Communicates supplier performance data to suppliers. Works with assigned suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery; includes requesting and follow-up on formal corrective actions and recovery plans. Files freight claims where JDK product is damaged in-transit and carrier is liable. Monitors monthly freight invoices from Deere. Works with suppliers and Logistics to optimize inbound freight cost, lot size, and inventory levels. Special projects as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Four-year degree with concentration in Supply Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or Accounting preferred; at a minimum, candidate must be actively enrolled and pursuing a 4-year degree program with an accredited university. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, MS Office, and SAP experience strongly preferred Previous experience with purchasing and/or inventory control strongly preferred (ordering, receiving, shipping, expediting, invoicing, etc.) Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

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