Filled by Kathleen Weidman (Ignite)

Sr. Buyer

• Responsible for Planning and Purchasing activities for Demand Management of Finished Goods inventory management and replenishment planning balancing sales/customer requirements and company inventory management policies & guidelines

• Assist Management with prioritizing and achieving dept. projects, process improvements, metrics, and objectives to align with company BSC Goals

• Mentor junior staff and facilitate hands-on training with all stakeholders as needed

• Lead, and/or participate in dept./cross functional process improvement projects; manage small projects & ad hoc requests from internal customers

• Prepare reports as needed on Finished Goods Demand Management On-Time Performance and purchasing system performance; prepare presentations on improvements for management as needed

• Work closely with Production Sites to set improvement goals and objectives; manage performance and report out to management and team

• Sets, Plans, and Monitors inventory levels based on customer requirements and company target levels; ensures adequate planning and forecasting to maintain supply chain stability. Reports out batch plans and any exception management to customers, Sales, and Management.

• Identify inventory aging issues proactively and manage with Sales to reduce risk of expired goods and impacts to Production Plants

• Manages delivery schedule with Production Plants and Production Planners to ensure Finished Goods material availability per Demand Management requirements

• Processes purchase requisitions in SAP and creates POs for items such as Samples, Trading Goods, and Finished Goods while ensuring compliance with Neotech purchasing procedures and user

• requirements. May also order Raw Materials/Packaging, Operational Supplies, Services, and Capital Equipment.

• Works closely with Production Planners / Sites to resolve supply chain issues, pricing discrepancies and delivery terms; ad hoc negotiation as required; may attend meetings with suppliers / plants

• Manage sales forecast integration into ERP system, reporting issues and variances to management and sales

• Generates and reviews forecast variance reports, sets action plans, and drives resolution to close gaps and risks collaboratively with Sales, Production Planners, and other customer facing roles

• Assist Management by preparing for and/or representing dept/function in audits, examples including ISO recertification, Accounting Audits, Customer Audits of Neotech, and Production Plant Auditing

• Identify and mitigate or eliminate risk in real time; proactively manage all risk in the supply chain collaborating with internal operations teams

• Communicate and negotiate with Sales, customer facing teams and Production Planners regularly to ensure risk management and Demand Planning objectives are met

• Read, interpret and execute MRP output weekly; place purchase orders or delivery plans and follow up on open order deliveries

• Monitor open Purchase Orders, delivery status, and resolve any on-time delivery performance issues proactively

• Develop, Document and Implement Planning & Procurement procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines

• Develop effective and efficient supply chain strategies and tactics to improve inventory planning, inventory management, replenishment and disposition strategies - emphasis is placed on both the quantitative and qualitative approach in this role by managing and exceeding delivery expectations

• Data Maintenance - Updates all aspects of purchasing information in the system such as parts descriptions, vendors, pricing, lead times, planner codes, lot sizing, order minimums and maximums, etc.

• Drive efficiencies & better utilization of the SAP system

• Coordinate re-package, special handling R&D/Sampling requests, as needed to balance supply & demand of materials

• May research supply sources for Raw Materials, Trading Goods, and Packaging

• May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies

• Prepares analysis and reports to management

• Other duties as may be assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

• Planning/organizing - must prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.

• Critical thinking - expected to assess existing and developing situations where action may be required.

• Problem solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Decision making – working with management and coworkers, will be expected to make daily decisions within the jobs essential functions to meet the needs of the Company.

• Interpersonal skills - must be a contributing team member, open to others’ ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things. Must be friendly and approachable.

• Oral communication - must speak clearly in all situations, whether with individuals or in a group.

• Written communication - expected to edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information.

• Quality control - can demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.

• Adaptability - adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability - consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Ability to utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Knowledge of EPICOR is a plus.

• Ability to read, interpret, understand and follow procedures, work instructions and Engineering documentation, including drawings/specifications.

• Capability in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

• Ability to use SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat/Reader.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience buying / procurement within an MRP environment;

• Minimum of 3 years of experience buying electronic components in Military/Aerospace sector;

• Excellent understanding of efficient materials flow and best practice;

• Experience in dealing with local and global suppliers;

• Strong track record of negotiating procurement / buying terms;

• High level of computer literacy, to include MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills. • Detail oriented. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Excellent analytical skills utilizing various tool sets. • High proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. • 8+ years combined Planning and/or Purchasing experience, including ERP – SAP preferred • 5+ years of experience working directly with Sales and/or other customer facing teams • Experience working directly with customers/end users required • Experience leading cross functional meetings & project teams • Experience working within the parameters of contractual agreements; understanding of customer and supplier specifications; customer or final product forecasting • ISO 9000 or similar QMS • Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, and ability to influence others • Experience assessing and driving corrective actions in system health & performance • Experience negotiating with multiple parties and/or conflicting objectives • MS Office Fluent • Import/Export related experience preferred • Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.