Buyer/Planner Job at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC, Portland, TN

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  • US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC
  • Portland, TN

Job Description


Description:

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

The Buyer position is responsible for schedule, order and coordinate the delivery of parts materials, equipment and services used in product manufacturing according to production plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.

  • Manages supplier releases within QAD system working with vendors to ensure on time delivery and performance.
  • Controls the inventory in accordance with management objectives, setting safety stock and reviewing QAD for proper settings of all parameters to ensure delivery.
  • Stays in close contact with all direct supply vendors to ensure communication is flowing and relationships are enhanced.
  • Reports any shortages, missed deliveries, etc. related to the production environment to the Materials Manager for assisted action through use of the Critical Shortage Report.
  • Works with Logistics on shortages, etc. to ensure customer needs are met to the OEM customers.
  • Works closely with related departments to communicate any part shortages and recovery plans.
  • Enters and maintains data into Excel to manage any circumstance related to a supplier issue for tracking and plan/action records.
  • Enters requisitions into EAM and sends PO's to the vendors after approval (Indirect materials, MRO, Tool Room, Office Supplies, Etc.).
  • Follows up on Requisitions to be sure they are approved timely and PO's are issued and sent.
  • Works closely with Accounting to ensure approval or surcharges are managed of prior to entry into the systems for payment/reconciliation and creates Debit Memos to suppliers related to quality and delivery issues.
  • Maintains supplier relationships and assists in sourcing new MRO suppliers.
  • Monitors supplier performance and takes action when necessary; Participates in Supplier Ratings through the Report Card Systems Meetings.
  • Assists the Materials Manager in reporting all monthly metrics related to the supply chain in Portland Facility (QOS, Local meetings).
  • Indirectly reports to the Production Planning & Procurement Supervisor in Chicopee who issues blanket orders and directs the activity of the purchasing functions overall for Direct Materials.
  • Assists the Materials Manager with projects, cost savings activities and other related activities as needed
  • Other related tasks to the Materials functions as directed by the Materials Manager or the Production Planning & Procurement Supervisor.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred. APICS Certification is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Attention to small details as well as strong math skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a structured team
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices

Work Environment: This is an office position and primarily involves sitting at a desk, operating computer hardware. However, while performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be walking throughout the office building and on the shop floor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually light/moderate.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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