Inventory Buyer

Location: Wilmington, NC Duration: 7 Months

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 AM to 6 PM

Travel Requirements: None Hours of work/Work Schedule/Flextime: Often a longer than an 8 hour work day is needed to accomplish all the tasks in this position. Starting at 7:00 AM or ending at 6:00 PM to ensure production coverage, including a flexible lunch hour for coverage, is often needed. All hours are in the office; no work from home, as we support production. Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered. Day to

Day Responsibilities: Inventory Purchasing Manage selected inventory items in support of Production needs Analysis Replenishment for commodity/ special ordering and buys Review order confirmation and change orders Check order issues and expedites for inventory items assigned Manage PO closure reports for change/resolution Ongoing supply management for items - ROP/Max Follow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing parts Inventory value - Level and Philosophy Manage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence. Vendor Management Support and align parts to corporate contract suppliers Enter new supplier data along with banking changes in corporate system Investigate supplier invoice issues Accounting Interaction Follow accounting requirements and direction for inventory items Investigation standard cost, item codes, capital spares, transaction issues, account issues, etc. as needed Processing inventory items credits and issues Compile monthly purchase order report follow-up per audit requirements Resolve Received not Billed part issues with suppliers Required Education Prefer a bachelor's or associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical Required Years and Area of Experience:3+ years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.

Required Skills: Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team member Self-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areas Experience with People Soft/SAPExperience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc)Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-task Conflict Management / Problem Solving Highest level of interpersonal skills: Tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respect Maintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines

Desired Skills: Knowledge of how to handle proprietary drawings/parts Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures Ability to work as team member and / or leader. Ability to work with engineering / technical customers and suppliers to achieve win-win outcomes Communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers Understand customer requirements and support the development of strategies to meet or exceed those expectations Serve as a change agent to develop, communicate and execute new ideas and methods to make the organization more effective Problem Solving / Issue Resolution skills Quick Learner of Procurement policies, processes, and tools Interview Process One in-person interview (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)