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TACTICAL BUYER - Sauer Danfoss/Comatrol

1407 Pelzer Highway
Easley, SC 29642

Salary - $50-60K

Notes on the position:

• Main job duties: placing purchase orders, managing suppliers, creating order reports, inventory projects
  
• Travel – very little
  
• Hours – M-F 8-5
  
• Personality fit – adaptable, flexible, self-directed, assertive with suppliers, but able to get along well with the others on the purchasing team in their cubicle area. Analytical, eager to learn and take on new tasks and projects.

The Tactical Buyer is responsible for performing, reviewing, and maintaining all planning, scheduling, and order releasing activities for their individually assigned products to ensure that customer delivery commitments are met. These parts include master scheduled parts, assembled end items, machined components, and purchased parts:

1. Machined components – lathe/turned parts, etc.
2. Raw materials – aluminum & steel blocks
   
3. Coils

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production material activities for manufacturing products. This involves the creation and execution of purchase and/or work orders within the ERP system.
  
• Execute supplier procurement plans and/or internal production plans to fulfill requirements for both internal and external customers.
  
• Implement and/or maintain replenishment systems such as consignment, vendor-managed inventory, and supplier linking.
  
• Ensure that product is available to meet production requirements, while minimizing net working capital.
  
• Drive inventory reductions. Provide reporting, visibility, follow-up and work cross-functionally to meet expected levels.
  
• Review inventories for excess and obsolescence.
  
• Support Engineering changes and new product releases. Mitigate inventory impacts related to product phase-outs.
  
• Maintain planning parameters including Safety Stocks, Multiples, and Planning Periods.
  
• Manage supplier delivery schedules.
  
• Establish and manage ongoing relationships with suppliers.
  
• Integrate supply chain through advanced procurement methods.
  
• Evaluate supply base weekly for potential delivery or quality problems. Implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Resolve ASN or PO discrepancies.
  

Requirements

• Must have 4-year degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  
• Must have 1+ year experience in a Purchasing and/or Production Planning role in a formal MRP environment.
  
• SAP experience preferred.
  
• Experience with pull systems & working in a lean manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong project management skills and experience required.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point preferred.
  
• APICS Certification is preferred.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to Jill Kozak at jkozak@htijobs.com.  Please be sure to list the job title in the subject line of the email.

Material Planner (CONTRACT)

Bosch Rexroth – Fountain Inn, SC

Contract position (5-6 months), some potential to be hired on permanently at the end of the contract depending on work performance.

Hours: M-F 8-5, some occasional OT

Main job duties:

• OEM sales planning/forecasting for the axial and radial piston product group
  
• Collect and analyze distributor supplied forecasting against capacities to determine the capability of meeting the demand forecast.
  
• Load forecasting data into SAP.
  
• Review market requirements and make assumptions to add forecasting for unanticipated demand.
  
• Continuously monitor, maintain and update forecasting data in SAP.
  
• Assist management with the preparation of the annual business planning.
  
• Research capabilities to acknowledge sales orders for un-forecasted and unplanned product.
  
• Work closely with customer support, MRP controllers and purchasing to coordinate customer demand and delivery capabilities.
  
• Coordinate with manufacturing facilities overseas to communicate requirements and determine delivery capabilities for resale items to the market.
• Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels.

Requirements

• Must have 2 or 4-yr degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
  
• Must have 3+ years of experience as a Planner in the manufacturing industry, handling MRP, planning, procurement and/or forecasting
  
• Must have experience with component/production planning
  
• Must have strong written/verbal communication skills
  
• Must be detail oriented, proactive and willing to take initiative
  
• Must have strong computer skills (Word, Excel)
  
• Must have experience with an ERP related MRP-driven operating system, SAP experience preferred
  
• Project management/capacity planning experience a plus

Must be located in the greater Greenville area to be considered - this is a contract position and no relocation assistance is available. Must not be working and available to start immediately - please be sure your resume reflects your current status.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to Jill Kozak at jkozak@htijobs.com.  Please be sure to list the job title in the subject line of the email.

TECHNICAL BUYER

Bosch Rexroth, Fountain Inn, SC
E3/E4, $50-75K, DOE

Job duties:

• Source suppliers within North American arena in consideration of quality, reliability of source and process improvements.
  
• Analyze quotations received; recommend, and select suppliers
  
• Interface with and manage all aspects of assigned supplier relations
  
• Review existing contracts with suppliers
  
• Establish new contracts, including negotiations for responsible commodities to achieve cost savings goals.
  
• Create and release purchase orders
  
• Monitor purchased material in order to ensure timely delivery of product
  
• Review all foreign commodities and find NAFTA sources
  
• Study market trends and suppliers, recommending sources of supply
  
• Assist with purchasing department projects, presentations and reports

Requirements:

• Must have 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting or Engineering
  
• Must have 2+ years of purchasing experience (direct materials) in a fast-paced manufacturing setting (preferably automotive or mobile hydraulics).
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Must be able to travel up to 25% (U.S., Mexico, Germany); must have or be eligible to obtain a U.S. passport
  
• Must be able to work additional/flexible hours when a project has to be completed by a specific deadline.
  
• MRP system experience (i.e., PRMS, BPICS, MFG/PRO, SAP, etc.)
  
• Experience in the purchased of turned parts, castings and machined parts preferred.
  
• Ability to read engineering drawings preferred.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to Jill Kozak at jkozak@htijobs.com.  Please be sure to list the job title in the subject line of the email.

Senior Purchasing Agent

Position reports to: Purchasing Director

Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc. located in Greer, SC, one of the world's largest merchant market producers of polyester film, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for negotiating contracts and agreements resulting in the highest value for the company.
  
• Build strong relationships between suppliers and key people in MFA's supply chain, at all appropriate levels to provide reliable, cost effective sources.
  
• Demonstrate and apply skills related to supply chain management to implement the company's tactics & business strategy.
  
• Utilize creativity and constructive thinking while participating in cross functional teams to define problems and implement solutions.
  
• Champion assigned projects and initiates assignment based on general results expected.
  
• Provide purchasing guidance on large scale purchases or projects.
  
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to MFA Values while complying with corporate guidelines on business ethics.
  
• Participate with Development and Manufacturing resources to solve complex technical supply issues.

Job Requirements:

• BS Degree plus minimum 5 years of Purchasing Experience
  
• Knowledge of purchasing and continuity of supply fundamentals
  
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
  
• Contract development and management experience
  
• Ability to independently analyze/resolve complex, non-routine problems
  
• Computer experience and working knowledge of SAP and Excel
  
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  
• Excellent leadership abilities
  

All interested applicants should email resume to careers@m-petfilm.com