Buyer/Planner

Belvac's proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping, Body making, Trimming, Decorating, Bottom Rim Coating, Necking, Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function:

Responsible for daily review of MRP requirements and purchase order placement to ensure procured materials are available to meet production and shipping schedules. Creating and distributing PO's, monitoring PO status and reporting of status independently. Provide information and support to Manufacturing, Production Control/Planning, Sales and Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and distribute Purchase Orders for assigned components and capable of consolidation in MRP as needed.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of all purchase orders placed.
• Ensure purchase order confirmations are received.
• Expedite / De-expedite orders to meet changing needs in delivery requirements.
• Act as liaison between Supplier and Belvac.

• Responsible for disposition and return/disposal of Non-conforming Purchase Parts under buyer code.
• Monitor supplier pricing changes and coordinate with Commodity Manager / Global Sourcing to minimize cost impact.
• Monitor and recommend changes to safety stock, minimum order quantities, and lot size order by part or commodity.
• Responsible for timely distribution and research necessary, with follow through for all ECO's received, and Add/delete reactions. Expected to provide cost impact and inventory impact of Add/Deletes, as well as recommendations for disposal, and back-up for proper scrap disbursement.
• The ability to create programs, monitor performance, and report results of activities to the Manager.
• Understand and use Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering and Financial systems.
• Aid in achieving cost savings targets while meeting inventory turn requirements.

Education:

* Bachelor of Science in Business or related business degree

• APICS or SCM certification a plus.

Experience (must):

• Minimum 2-5 years purchasing experience
• A detailed understanding of basic production control/planning (MRP) Microsoft Business Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience (nice to have):

• International purchasing experience a plus
• Experience with purchasing technical/machined parts

Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative:Identify what needs to be done & complete before being asked
• Problem Solving:Identify problems and use good judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
• Critical Thinking Skills:Analyze, draw conclusions & makes recommendations based on data
• Attention to Detail:Complete tasks with a concern for all the details involved; monitor and check work to meet high standards. Is thorough and conscientious
• Service Excellence or Responsiveness:Meet and exceed expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Consistently show a passion for getting things done and meeting commitments

Work Arrangement : Onsite

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement