Buyer

Brand FX, a Time Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages.

Summary

Plan and purchase materials to meet requirements in a multiple division manufacturing environment while meeting the quality, cost, and inventory level expectations of BrandFX.

Reports to the CAO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Analyze MRP reports, internal requisitions, production schedules, inventory levels, and open purchase orders to plan material requirements.

· Work with Operations team to eliminate material issues causing production line disruptions.

· Work with Materials Management teams to improve system on-hand balances, avoid excess inventory, improve cycle count programs, move material efficiently between plants, and improve inventory turns.

· Assist in identifying sources of supply, review proposals, negotiate price, and recommend material and/or supplier changes to meet cost improvement objectives of Brand FX.

· Assist in developing, improving, and managing relationships with suppliers to assure quality, cost, delivery, service, and capacity objective are achieved.

· Perform procurement functions in a fast-paced, high demand environment per established processes and work instructions.

o Prepare and place purchase orders to meet manufacturing requirements.

o Obtain purchase order acknowledgements and ensure complete and accurate purchasing documents (purchase orders and requisitions).

o Expedite material deliveries with suppliers to meet manufacturing schedule requirements.

o Review open purchase order report and communicate changes in delivery to Manufacturing Scheduling.

o Work with Accounting team to review and resolve invoice issues.

o Obtain RMA information from suppliers and work with Operations team to return non-conforming material for credit.

· Work with internal customers to assist with systems support and problem resolution.

· Drive continuous improvements for Purchasing and Inventory Management functions.

· Assist in coordination of physical inventory for assigned manufacturing location.

SKILLS and Requirements

. Highly organized and detail oriented.

. Exceptional communicator, able to interact with all levels of the organization.

. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

. Excellent planning and analytical ability.

. Read and understand drawings/blueprints.

. Professional, confident, and dependable.

. Outstanding ethics and value system.

. Any combination of education, training or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

. Purchasing Experience in a manufacturing environment desired

. Understanding of MRP, Shop Floor Control, and Planning Systems.

. Highly motivated with ability to be self-sufficient.

. Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

. Outstanding planning, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,268.71 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,269 - $-1