GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE: Responsible for purchasing specified inventory and non-inventory items to meet company scheduling, inventory, and quality goals, and to minimize overall costs. Will create purchase orders and work orders based on kanban cards and MRP reports. Will support the Corporate Quality Policy and, using TQM concepts, principles and tools, will make continuous improvements in work processes.
POSITION FUNCTIONS: Listed below are typical functions performed in this position. This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by the individual in this position as he or she is required to perform other related functions as assigned.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Determine the quantity and order date of purchased and manufactured materials as needed to support the production schedules based on the ERP systems planned order reports, kanban cards, schedules, priority reports, and requisitions.
- Open and maintain Work Orders on the ERP system. Communicate these orders to production supervisors and others as required.
- Expedite purchased materials to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Act in accordance with the Dukane and Purchasing Department Ethics Policy.
- Maintain any purchasing and work order related data on the ERP system as required.
- Respond to problems with packing lists, invoices, shipments, etc. Checks packing lists and order acknowledgments for accuracy and update accordingly.
- Follow department procedures as outlined.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Communicate all changes, problems, and/or possible system enhancements as they occur.
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:
Standing (occasionally), walking (frequently), stooping (occasionally), reaching (frequently), handling (occasionally), talking (frequently), hearing (frequently), sitting (frequently), lifting (occasionally 5-30 lb.), acuity far (frequently), acuity near (frequently), depth perception (occasionally), field of vision (frequently), color vision (frequently).
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School education.
- Formal purchasing or material management training.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-4 years experience in purchasing and/or production control is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
- Good mathematical; skills are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access required.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and pull systems a plus.
- Experience with MAPICS ERP software a plus.
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