Our client, a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management, is looking to hire a Buyer to join their team 100% ONSITE in Fairfield, Ohio!
*** This begins as a 12-month contract with any opportunity to extend/convert ***
Responsibilities
- Organize and optimize the procurement of components with our suppliers by following the SPS principles
- Responsible for logistic solutions including batch size, lead time, packaging, ABC/FMR analysis, components stocking policy, consignment stock
- Responsible for accuracy and analysis of supplier's forecast
- Monitor and improve upstream supply chain performance (reviewing KPIs and leading projects to optimize resources)
- Lead continuous improvement projects
- Manage corrective and preventive actions to solve upstream supply chain issues (ex. excess inventory, supplier OTD, Kanban card analysis)
- Escalate critical supplier issues to senior management
- Ensure quality and consistency of key parameters of supply and stock management (ex : Replenishment Lead Time, Quantity, Frequency, Stocking policy)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of scheduling/planning experience
- Experience analyzing numbers, trends, and data and making decisions based on the findings
- Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
- Partner, influence, collaborate & communicate across the enterprise and with external stakeholders
- Strong verbal / presentation and written communications skills working in a complex organization.
- Proficiency user of Microsoft Office & EPR systems
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.