Buyer
Company: Latitude 36 Foods, LLC
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Shift: 1st ShiftSchedule: 8AM - 5PM (OT and weekends, as
required) May vary, depending on business needsPosition SummaryThe
Buyer role is a hands-on position responsible for effectively
managing the planning and purchasing of materials to timely support
operations and product development. This position will be
responsible for strategic planning, purchasing of materials, vendor
relationships, inventory management and condiment
contracts.Required QualificationsMinimum 2 years' experience in a
purchasing capacity within a food manufacturing environment
preferred.Bachelor's degree in business administration or related
field preferred.Minimum 2 years' experience of strong working
knowledge with ERP - emphasis with MRP and working knowledge of lot
control.Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with
high proficiency in Excel.Desired QualificationsWorking knowledge
of material planning and scheduling methods.Experience with project
management & expediting and optimizing inventory levels.Knowledge
of general accounting and finance principles.Strong vendor
management and contract negotiation skills.Ability to multi-task
and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and short
deadlines.Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.Ability to compose reports and correspondence.Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.ResponsibilitiesReviews buy
action report to determine material requirements, then generates
purchase orders, generates purchase orders based on MRP demand,
historical usage and other pertinent factors.Considers freight
efficiencies when creating purchase orders to determine the most
cost-effective way of purchasing materials while considering the
company's maximum inventory days guideline.Evaluates and manages
safety stock levels at each re-order point.Tracks and expedites
purchase orders as needed and ensures materials are scheduled to
arrive prior to production requirement.Communicates and resolves
any materials shortages with appropriate functions.Produce the
supplier forecast and other tools to ensure supplier
success.Maintains accurate purchase costs in the company's ERP
system and identifies any price discrepancies.Coordinates the
return of discrepant materials with vendors and ensures that
credits are received.Partners closely with the Quality Assurance
department for product specifications, quality inquiries, product
recall and other quality related activities.Monitors purchase price
and lead time variances for vendors and takes appropriate action to
correct problems identified.Considers market conditions and
commodity pricing trends as part of inventory level
determination.Participates in regular meetings as
required.Responsible for the efficient purchasing of inventory and
supplies.Performs other duties as necessary or as
requested.Physical Requirements/EnvironmentWhile performing the
duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk
and hear.The team member is frequently required to stand, walk,
sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach
with hands and arms.The team member must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.To view more opportunities, please visit:
Latitude 36 Foods Job OpportunitiesLatitude 36 Foods is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and
talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely
on the collective strengths of our associates.
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