Buyer Day Shift
Job Location:
Florence, SC - USA
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Job Summary
How Will You Make an Impact
This role is responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials required to support production and prototype builds. The position plays a critical role in maintaining optimal inventory levels securing competitive pricing and drives supplier performance across delivery and quality metrics. By effectively managing MRP execution and VMI processes this role directly supports production continuity and operational efficiency. It also contributes to reducing material liability and freight costs while strengthening supplier relationships. Overall this position ensures that materials flow seamlessly from suppliers to production to meet customer and business demands.
Location: On-site role in the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky area. Our Florence KY site supports high-growth AI and cloud infrastructure customers spanning server and rack integration and datacenters where quality speed and traceability are essential.
What Will You Do
Participate in Master Production Schedule (MPS) loading decisions through proper material sizing.
Analyze maintain and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support production needs.
Monitor and verify the materials pipeline to ensure alignment with MRP requirements.
Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.
Ensure materials availability to support production according to the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution on-time delivery and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
Identify escalate and resolve material supply issues proactively.
Manage and optimize Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes.
Issue purchase orders in accordance with negotiated pricing terms and conditions.
Ensure supplier compliance with agreements and performance expectations.
Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to balance procurement costs and inventory levels.
Track and reduce material liabilities by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor supplier performance across delivery quality and service metrics.
Drive corrective actions for recurring supplier issues using appropriate tools and resources.
Support Accounts Payable with resolution of invoice discrepancies.
Provide input into commodity strategies and supplier performance insights.
Minimize freight expenses associated with materials.
Ensure compliance with company safety health and security policies.
How Will You Get Here
Education
Bachelors degree required or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience
At least 1 year of experience working with basic Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Experience in an analyst or similar data-driven role.
Experience in procurement supply chain or materials planning preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required).
Working knowledge of MRP systems and supply chain processes.
Ability to calculate and interpret financial and operational metrics (percentages ratios trends).
Effective communication skills with the ability to present information to various audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Basic understanding of algebra geometry and data interpretation.
Proficiency with Windows-based systems and general PC applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP systems.
Knowledge of Excel macros or automation tools.
Benefits package with Jabil
Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
401K Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Annual Merit Increases
Community Volunteer Opportunities
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About Company
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