Niagara
Buyer,FlexiblePackaging
“Buyer, Flexible Packaging at Niagara. Skills: supplier-facing activities, supply continuity, vendor relationships, purchasing strategy. Analyze network inventory and demand. Develop supplier inventory plans”
What You'll Achieve.
minimize total costs; prevent scrap; ensure supply continuity; minimize mutual total cost; mitigate risk; Ensure adherence to contractual requirements; Minimize corporate driven scrap; Track and develop metrics to assess adherence to goals
Industry & Context.
Data-driven approach to problem solving; Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Travels approximately 10%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function, 2 Years – Experience in Position, 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
Nice to Have
4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function, 4 Years – Experience in Position, 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects, Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing, Excel, database development, Six Sigma, Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
What You'll Do.
Analyze network inventory and demand
Develop supplier inventory plans
Build supplier relations
Forecasting and Master Planning
Assess and mitigate network supply risks
Work with suppliers to establish VMI process
Ensure adherence to contractual requirements
Minimize corporate driven scrap
Develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan
Drive process establishment and improvement
Ensure that all follow-ups are completed
Develop processes for data management
Assess new purchasing and MRP platforms
Track and develop metrics
Manage network coordination of raw material utilization
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams; Work with Sales, Forecasting and Master Planning to align; Assess and mitigate network supply risks by working collaboratively across teams and functions; Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication; Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate; Ability to tailor message to audience
Process & Methodology
Experience managing people/projects
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