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Hybrid Tactical Buyer chez Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc. · Grand Rapids, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid

$60,000.00  -  $70,000.00

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Description

  

Tactical Buyer

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network. 

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Tactical Buyer to manage procurement activities and inventory levels in alignment with our strategic business objectives. In this role, you will leverage data analytics to forecast demand, optimize purchasing processes, and ensure the availability of products while minimizing excess inventory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interface with production, engineering, QA, ME, and suppliers to schedule purchase orders of raw material to meet production      demand
  • Maintain responsibility for monitoring /  creating purchase orders, on a daily basic for approved vendors through  Epicor – MRP system. 
  • Reviews and maintains master data (item master,  BOM’s, pack sizes, lead times, kanban quantities) integrity of assigned vendors  / parts
  • Initiates purchasing-related change controls  and deviation, coordinates the completion of relevant tasks, and confirms      closure of the process
  • Initiate and participate in Cost saving efforts
  • Manage new and existing vendor relationships by  meeting with the vendor base on a regular basis, in accordance with the      vendor management process, to review vendor performance against expected  requirements and business needs
  • Be responsible for raw material scheduling,  updating databases, editing routine documents, procurement follow up and      expedite orders when necessary
  • Cross train with other select areas in planning and/or purchasing
  • Analyze open purchase order reports and resolve deviations from promised delivery dates
  • Reconcile variances between purchase orders, invoices, material releases, shipments and pack slips
  • Monitor vendor delivery performance, days on hand and related quality issues 
  • Communicate significant current / potential supply performance problems (capacity, imbalance, noncompliant material,      material shortages, supplier delays)
  • Provide data for KPI metrics (root cause, excess inventory, schedule compliance, at risk parts, OTD) as determined by management 
  • Compliance with safety, quality, and  environmental policies and procedures
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned and not all responsibilities listed above may be assigned
  • Comply with all standards set by the organization

Requirements

  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

  • AAS degree in business or related field (preferred) and/or equivalent amount of relevant experience
  • 3+ years experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory planning in a manufacturing  environment
  • Applicable qualifications to APICS, CPIM, SCM or IIPMM
  • 3+ years of experience in demand / inventory planning

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others

· Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and Power BI

· Ability to assess/evaluate and initiate decisive action as needed in a professional manner

· A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment 

· Ability to work independently

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

· Proactive problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement

· Teachable, and willing / able to teach others

· Ability to work in a fast paced & changing environment

· Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization


The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principal activities. 


Worksite:      Grand Rapids, MN   Position: Tactical Buyer

Job Type:     Full Time                      FLSA:    Exempt

Department:    Purchasing            Work Schedule:     M-F

Starting Wage: $60-70K Base

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to  6% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

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