Buyer/Planner Assistant Job Opening located in Duluth, GA

Responsibilities:

• Manage both MRP and Kanban requirements, enter into ERP system, and distribute and maintain manufacturing orders. Manage Kanbans including release, printing, revision and cancellation.
• Handle all inquiries for expedited customer order delivery requests. Respond to requests in a timely manner and follow through on commitments.
• Generate work order travelers and assemble fabrication traveler packets for orders with fixed/standard bills of material.
• Assist Materials department to initiate and enter purchase orders into the ERP system for all components/ raw materials and services required for manufacturing, shipping and passivation and operations.
• Assist Materials department in managing component/raw material inventory levels and finished goods inventory through performance monitoring and implement lead-time and cost reduction opportunities.
• Analyze reports to determine required quantities and delivery dates of materials/services and communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Submit Manufacturing Engineering RFQs to suppliers. Maintain database of supplier quotations.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of manufacturing consumables.
• Help ensure inventory accuracy. Conduct Kanban and inventory audits. Assist production personnel in identifying and correcting problems found.
• Work closely with supervisors and management to determine production priorities, overtime requirements, and capacity or work order issues.
• Help develop and maintain appropriate measurements of above. Continually work to improve performance and material flow by identifying root causes of problems and solving using process improvement techniques.
• Initiate and participate in process improvement activities. Develop and implement solutions working with Manufacturing Supervisors, Buyers, Engineering, Management, Customer Care, and hourly personnel as appropriate.
• Assist with materials and planning/scheduling process and procedure documentation.
• Complete or help coordinate other related, supporting projects as assigned.

Requirements of the Buyer/Planner Assistant

• Competency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Good organizational and analytical problem solving skills required
• Accurate and timely data entry capabilities.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiating.
• Must be goal and detail oriented, reliable, self-motivated and able to multi-task effectively.

If you feel like your skills and work experience are a good match to the requirements of this job opening then please send your resume to rinman@daviscos.com