POSITION SUMMARY
This is an onsite role!
Ready to make an impact
Were looking for a dynamic Buyer Planner to join our fastpaced innovative team where we manufacture retrackable truck bed covers. ! If you have a Bachelors degree and 3 years of procurement experience this is your chance to shine. In this role you will coordinate with Operations to effectively manage the scheduled purchase of raw materials complex materials castings tooling and related requirements to support the manufacturing process. This position will support the plant with the purchase of outside processing services hardware and MRO. items.
Bring your energy attention to detail and ERP skills to drive costsaving initiatives and deliver results. Join us and grow your career while making a difference! Competitive pay growth potential and an exciting future await!
Apply today!
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials. Communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact to business operations.
- Analyze material demand and coordinate targeted material flow.
- Actively participate in driving improvement projects aligned towards corporate initiatives.
- Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers in expediting process to ensure critical delivery of requirements.
- Monitor and control inventory accuracy.
- Procure materials that support production requirements and new product launches while ensuring timely deliveries of the proper material.
- Obtain quotes prepare price analysis and recommendations negotiate price/delivery/payment terms and supplier contracts where applicable.
- Actively participate in supporting supplier development initiatives. Develop new suppliers as required.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance to monitor and maintain supplier quality performance.
- Discuss unacceptable or inferior quality materials with quality assurance departments and take corrective action.
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency add value aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Identify and drive cost saving opportunities.
- Research and qualify new suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree required.
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Licenses
- APICS Certification is preferred (CPIM/CSCP).
- Lean Six Sigma Training is preferred.
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
- Skilled in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and working knowledge of using MRP.
- Ability to create and display information in table and chart format.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to complaints.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management.
- Ability to write speak and comprehend English.
Travel
- Occasional travel may be required.
About Real Truck
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck Jeep Bronco and offroad enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan Real Trucks 5000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTrucks industry leading product portfolio which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The companys omnichannel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck as well as through its 12000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information visit www.realtruck.