JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Buyer Material Coordinator to join our growing team.
Summary: Under direct supervision of the Production Manager the buyer will be working to meet the material needs of production requirements (direct materials) via MRP outputs along with additional information sources and maintain sufficient on hand inventory levels. This role also ensures the updated accuracy of materials within the plant. This position works closely with the operations team, production scheduler, external suppliers, and global sourcing.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Production team to deliver all materials on time to meet customer lead time and operational schedule requirements.
Collaborate with necessary teams to deliver on cost savings through efficiency and cost reduction projects
Plan, purchase, and expedite components and raw materials for manufacturing departments
Procurement of all operational materials, supplies, and in some circumstances contractual services
Collaborate with Sourcing to approve new suppliers in accordance with procedures and policies
Support Investigations on discrepancies on supply agreements and pricing agreements
Support/Lead activities that may be related to new supplier qualifications
Lead & coordinate onsite supplier meetings and deliver presentation where necessary
Maintain acceptable inventory levels within the facility
Assist in the control and disposition of slow moving/obsolete material
Assist in inventory and cycle counts as required
Support Quality actions related to supplier corrective actions
Attend planning and cost savings meetings where necessary
Learn and Maintain MRP systems (Titan/SAP) with accurate and timely information
Prepare and maintain vendor forecasts
Monitor plant capacity and communicate anticipated constraints/opportunities
Analyze and report on business risk with regards to product/processing changes, supply chain disruption and vendor performance
Work with centralized purchasing
Set up freight and tracking for incoming material as needed
Update systems with cycle count
Must be willing to cross train in other office functions
Must be able to travel outside of province for training
Any other duties assigned by your manager
Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of Procurement experience in a production environment.
Work experience should demonstrate a progression of responsibilities and knowledge
Knowledge of MRP systems Titan/SAP is an asset
Strong analytical skills combined with intermediate knowledge of excel (vlookup, pivot tables, extract and importing data)
Team player with the ability to contribute within procurement and on cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude with strong customer service skills
Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Can motivate/ empower others and resolve conflicts
A basic understanding of manufacturing process improvement techniques including continuous improvement (JEM), SQDCI, TPM
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About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.
JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’.
What We Offer
Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, retirement program, etc.
JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.
JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
