Buyer Specialist 1

The purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and timely releasing of material requirements to suppliers to meet production schedules and provide planning systems support and enhancements of all related Material Control system issues.
Job Summary:
•    Maintain proper levels of MP raw material inventory
•    Negotiate the delivery date, follow up on the past due orders and manage Supplier Performance
•    Resolve possible shortage of components to avoid production interruptions while minimizing the expedited freight cost.
•    Manage Design Change and Built Out timing to minimize excess inventory
•    Enter the packing slips into the receiving software
•    Other duties assigned as Assigned by the Department Manager

Qualifications:

   Knowledge skills and abilities:
•    Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
•    Maintains clean and orderly work environment
•    Interacts with various levels of associates
•    Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization and supply chain
•    Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology
•    Ability to handle multiple functions

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
•    High School Diploma or GED 
•    Minimum of 3 years in a Manufacturing environment 
•    Proven working experience collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
•    Strong analytical skills, self-directed, and task oriented.
•    Effective communication skills (Listening, Verbal, Written and Presentation), with the ability to maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
•    Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office software.
•    Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
•    2-year College Degree in Business, Purchasing, or Related Field
•    Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Materials Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Receiving or Warehousing within the electronics industry.
•    Fluency in English and Japanese
•    Experience in managing new product development process.
•    CPIM (APICS Certification)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
Will not supervise associates.

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: 
•    Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
•    Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday 
•    Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
•    Ability to lift 20lbs if required
Travel: 
•    No travel required
•    Office setting environment, with occasional visit to production floor

With our client, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values – we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do. 
Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application!