BUYER

Key Responsibilities


* Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.


* Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level.


* Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments.

Main Activities


* PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job(Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor


* Material Level and aligned to forecast.


* Action on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise/ expedite the deliveries.


* Manage Customer Requests Workflows


* Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.


* Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.


* Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.


* Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with: Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues Supply& Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization


* Primary contact with warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any.


* Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments.


* Actively participate in SIM2

Required skills


* English


* Mathematical optimization


* Management System


* Materials management

Qualifications



* Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Operations Engineering.


* Ability to look at the numbers, trends, and data and come to conclusions based on the findings


* Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing


* Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision


* Ability to proactively seek out information, training, and other resources needed to facilitate continual professional development necessary to be successful in this position


* Partner, influence, collaborate & communicate across the enterprise and with the relationships built outside


* Independently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.


* Work within peer group and leadership infrastructure to ensure that best practice and opportunities are delivered.


* Strong verbal / presentation and written communications skills working in a complex organization.


* Fluent in English


* Experience with SAP is a must (Purchasing, Production planning)


* Leadership


* Proficiency user of Microsoft Off...