Topcon Positioning Group

manufacturing

SeniorBuyer

$95–135k ~AI est. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Buyer at Topcon Positioning Group. Skills: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, SAP. Determine material requirements. Maintain inventory levels”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Critical thinking; Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years’ experience manufacturing planning, 5 years’ experience procurement, 5 years’ experience Supply Chain Management, 3 years’ experience SAP, 3 years’ experience Oracle, 3 years’ experience item creation, 3 years’ experience BOM management, 3 years’ experience PLM system, Proficient MS Office applications

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

What You'll Do.

Determine material requirements

Maintain inventory levels

Plan material movement

Schedule material movement

Monitor material movement

Improve commodities supported

Obtain product information

Coordinate Material Review Board activity

Communicate Quality Notifications

Communicate corrective actions

Run Open Order Report

Communicate changes to suppliers

Communicate modifications to suppliers

Issue Pull-in request

Issue Pull-out request

Review PO problem log

Review accounting emails

Resolve invoice discrepancies

Resolve receipt discrepancies

Deal with freight issues

Complete non-inventory shippers

Update purchasing info records

Analyze safety stock report

Compare usage to forecast

Make SS updates recommendations

Review current gating shortages

Create non-inventory shippers

Follow up supplier action plans

Create requisitions for PPV

Send PO's to suppliers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work across various functions; Work across roles; Work across organizations; Work across cultures; SCM; Warehouse; Production

Full Job Description

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. To learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to [www.topconcareers.com](http://www.topconcareers.com/). _**Job Purpose:**_ Determines material requirements from production schedules and maintains inventory at planned levels. Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Additionally, the Buyer is responsible for thoroughly understanding and improving the commodities they support. Manage suppliers and CMs to obtain product information in the areas of price, availability, and lead times. Coordinate Material Review Board activity for rejected material, including communicating Quality Notifications, obtaining RMA numbers, and communicating corrective actions to the suppliers if required. _**Core Job Duties:**_ * Run Open Order Report and Forecast review/Communicate any changes and modifications (revision changes and build schedule) to suppliers. * Issue PO and Pull-in/Pull-out request/PO date update in SAP/Follow up deliveries (HOT SHEET/Warehouse/Sales Support) Review PO problem log, analyze and work with suppliers to resolve. Review accounting emails and resolve invoice to receipt discrepancies. * Deal with freight/invoicing issues -Review PO problem log, analyze and work with suppliers to resolve. Review acco

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