Job Description

Buyer

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 3 Years

Education level: All education level

Job function: Supply Chain

Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: Limited assistance

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Position Summary:

• A Buyer/purchasing in manufacturing coordinates material requirements, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels.
• They create production schedules, monitor progress, manage inventory, and collaborate with procurement/logistics to prevent shortages and ensure timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Scheduling: Develop weekly/monthly production plans and schedules, aligning manufacturing activities with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, reducing excess while preventing shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
• MRP/ERP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, MES) to release manufacturing orders and manage inventory records.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement to align material availability with production schedules.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate maintenance, machine downtime, or changing demand.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and MS Excel/SQL.
• Experience: 3 5 years of experience as a buyer and purchasing.
• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with proactive problem-solving abilities.

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