Job Details
Buyer I Buyer I Menomonee Falls , WI **Essential Responsibilities:** (other duties as assigned) * Purchase products and services by planner code as assigned by the Purchasing and Supply Manager.
* Executes day-to-day buying functions as set-up within defined planner codes and defined vendors.
* Issue POs, schedule pick-up and delivery if needed, and perform material receipt transactions as needed.
* Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing purchase cost, carrying cost and transportation cost.
* Assist with foreign suppliers of purchased items, analyzing performance for continuity of supply, pricing, delivery and quality satisfaction.
* Develop new suppliers as needed.
* Obtain business and financial references of prospective suppliers and assist with supplier qualification.
* Analyze data related to material, production, and inventory planning.
* Develop or monitor analysis tools to make the supply chain as effective as possible.
* Gather, organize, and present data in support of planning and inventory control activities.
* Assist Production Planner with Kanban job scheduling as needed.
* Assist in maintaining item master control parameters that support and are aligned with the inventory control and production planning strategy.
* Assist with the development and maintenance of operations metrics including: customer on-time delivery, supplier performance, supplier quality, inventory levels, shop capacity levels, and other measurements as assigned by the Purchasing and Supply Manager.
* Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred with a focus in business; and 2-4 years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Intermediate Microsoft Office required and working knowledge of an ERP system
* Ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail
* Must be articulate, assertive and have excellent communication skills ( both written and oral)
* Proven ability to organize and prioritize work effectively with high sense of urgency
* Strong math skills; ability to analyze sales and product statistics to support effective merchandising decisions
* Demonstrated initiative and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
* Demonstrate Brewers core values of Learning, Innovation, Integrity and Collaboration
* Regular and consistent attendance
Job Summary Company Start Date As soon as candidate can Employment Term and Type Regular, Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Hours (i.e. shift) Business Hours Required Education Associate Degree Required Experience 2+ years