Buyer (Lewisberry, PA, US)

Company: Dorman Products, Inc
Location: Lewisberry
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Dorman Products is looking for a Buyer to join our team in our Lewisberry, PA location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing and managing raw material inventory for designated production areas. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate in a Supply Chain discipline who is forward thinking and knows how to get things done!

Primary Duties:

• Monitors changes to demand schedule and makes appropriate purchasing decisions for raw material via MRP requirements and independent production schedules
• Thoroughly understands and facilitates replenishment decisions for complex buyer lines
• Schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the supply chain
• Reviews past due reports, expediting reports, and confirmed order reports to resolve supply issues
• Solicits quotes, negotiates pricing, credit terms and stocking programs with vendors
• Generate purchase orders and vendor contracts
• Assists in deploying strategies/systems to ensure raw material inventory are within acceptable tolerances
• Create, run and analyze reports associated with materials department
• Facilitates continuous replenishment programs (CRP). Ensures CRPs are meeting goals. Recommends CRP changes to the Supply Chain Manager
• Assists with reviewing receiving, invoicing, and inventory discrepancies as needed
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties that may be outside of assigned priorities

Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent organizational skills and an exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with AS400 based MRP/ERP systems preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Access
• Ability to work well within a team environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience

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Dorman Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

www.DormanProducts.com

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