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