Buyer (Temp)
Company: Arlon Graphics
Location: Placentia
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Company Profile Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl
manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative
material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics
manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials
for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets.
Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a
growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and
warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as
a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics
conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, visit
arlon.com.Position Overview:This key position is responsible for
the procurement and planning of outsourced finished materials as
well as other raw material product within Arlon. This role will
execute buying decisions to ensure products are at optimal stock
levels for current and future demand and quantities to meet sales
requirements and minimize obsolete inventory. The buyer is expected
to build relationships with internal and external partners and
become knowledgeable of their capabilities and future business
potential. Essential position requirements:Generate, review,
analyze and manage system demand plan, demand history and business
inputs to develop executable procurement plan in support of sourced
products for customer shipments and warehouses.Handle day-to-day
correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages,
changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such
changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as
required.Complete purchase requests with domestic and international
suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and
verifying all transactions. Maintains appropriate inventory levels
consistent with targeted inventory goals and stocking strategies to
meet inventory turn and service goals.Manage custom construction
launches with supplier to make sure internal deadlines are
realistic and met. Work directly with suppliers in managing
inventory levels and purchases of raw materials.Provides detailed
analysis as needed regarding purchasing requirements, material
usage, inventory levels and targetsAnalyzing historical data and
forecast requirements to better understand, and optimize purchasing
levels.Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending
workshops and reviewing professional publications. Assist internal
and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and
regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally
and in writing concerning purchasing operations. Support purchasing
of MRO products and other functions as needed. Vendor/Supplier
Management:Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is
delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining
appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure
company requirements are met.Provide reporting, KPI updates and
metric data related to supply chain indices as assigned.Liaison
between quality and supplier to get corrective action on any
quality or service related issues.Systems:Maintain accuracy of
stock code information within SAP, including lead-time, pricing,
current supplier information, current purchase order data,
etc.Continually searches for strategic process and system
improvement for procurement process and vendor/supplier
management.Ensure SAP parameters are maintained by monitoring
minimum, maximum, safety stock, and current inventory levels;
making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels.
Working knowledge of SAP, to develop into the subject matter export
on SAP procurement moduleCollaboration:Works with warehousing and
logistics to ensure clear communication of inventory spikes and
warehouse requirements for stocking. Works with Product Management
to understand forecast changes and new product pipeline.Ability to
interact and work effectively across multiple departments and
various management levels. Communicate with shipping and receiving
on expected deliveries and volumes in advance of arrival at Arlon
in order to accommodate and prepare for any storage requirements in
warehousing. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job
related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their
job objectives.Requirements:Must embody the Arlon core values of
Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity and Inspiration on
a daily basis. Must be highly motivated, energized and dynamic in
their approach to work.Strong statistical, analytical, problem
solving and mathematical skills required.Strong verbal and written
communication skills in English, required.Be collaborative, show
flexibility in working with other departments and across all levels
of employees.Job Requirements/ Must haves:BA or BS in Materials
Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations
Planning or a related field required.3-4 years' experience in
procurement including purchasing, inventory control, contract
negotiation, supply management, and supplier relationships.SAP
knowledge is preferred, but not required.Knowledge of MRP processes
required.Computer proficiency in MRP/MPS systems, Excel, Word, and
database applications required. Additional Considerations/ Nice to
have:Supply Chain Designations, CPM, CSCP or APICS certificationPay
TransparencyThe current pay rate for this position is between
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour. Rate of pay will depend on factors such
as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and
skills, education, training and experience. If hired, employment
will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as
well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at
any time. EOEEEO StatementArlon is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.
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Keywords: Arlon Graphics, Cathedral City , Buyer (Temp), Professions , Placentia, California
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