Buyer
Company: Legrand North America
Location: New London
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Title: BuyerLocation: US-CT-New LondonNumber of
Positions: 1Category: PurchasingPosition DescriptionAt a
GlanceLegrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the
Data, Power, and Control Division in New London, CT.The Buyer is
responsible for planning, the placement of purchase orders, and
delivery of the product to support MRP schedules and daily sales
demand. In addition, the Buyer monitors the
product/program/project/ROPs from initiation through delivery.Main
Job Duties:Evaluate purchasing requisition for the assigned planner
code daily to ensure that established reorder points (ROPs) are
appropriate with the current demand and lead time.Create purchase
orders for assigned planner code daily at the agreed negotiated
price and manage the delivery date to optimize stocking levels.Run
available to promise (ATP's) reports for the assigned planner codes
on a weekly basis to identify priorities required for backlog
orders and expedite materials with suppliers.Close communication
with customer service where expedited parts are required including
the transfer to Drop Ship (direct from the vendor to customer) to
reduce the lead time on delivery.Process Drop ship purchase orders
from initiation, produce packing slip and update MRP system with
goods receipts and tracking.Work with Technical Support/Quality
regarding Technical Support (TS) reports particularly on missing
part replacement.Work with receiving departments in the respective
warehouses regarding receiving issues.Maintain an average of 95% of
Line Fill/Order Fill and 6 Stock turns for all the assigned planner
codes.Update and maintain the MRP system daily to reflect the
latest delivery promise from the vendor, including maintaining the
Late Order report.Report on vendor scorecard performance
(responsiveness, delivery, cost, customer service, and
sustainability)Prepare material forecast for suppliersSupport
strategic policies in source selection, single source, and
outsourcing decisions.Supports Kaizen and lean enterprise efforts
to attain improvement objectives and special projects (such as
process improvements, system upgrades,
etc.)QualificationsEducation: Associate's degree in business or
related, Bachelor's degree preferred or the equivalent of
industrial and educational experience.Experience: 1-3 years of
experience in purchasing or material planning in a manufacturing
environment.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:Requires strong
organizational and time management skills and close attention to
detail. Able to effectively manage multiple priorities and respond
quickly to new opportunities in a fast-paced environment. Must be
proficient in negotiation and influencing skills.Exceptional
computer skills, extensive knowledge of spreadsheet, presentation,
and database software, proficiency with various e-mail,
calendaring, meeting management, and related communications
software.Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a
team-based environment.Must have strong analytical skills and
proven ability to effectively research and summarize information in
an effective manner and make recommendations based upon
analysis.Must have excellent verbal and written communication
skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of
the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain
focus, extract the necessary information, and validate
understanding of the information.Demonstrates ethical behavior as a
sourcing professionalAdditional Requirements:APICS / CPIM
preferredHands-on experience with SAPHands-on experience with
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Six Sigma/DMAIC
knowledge/application is a plusMaintain demand stream and system
parameter aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system.Analyze inventory levels and determine actions to either
reduce or increase levels.Operate within various plants and
factoriesEnsure all schedules are aligned to meet customer
requirementsEnsure material availability (components and planned
for resale (PFR)) for designated areasCompany InfoAbout
LegrandRepresenting more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is
the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the
spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital
infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative
and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard
to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly
traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with
revenue of ---7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For
more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/enAbout Legrand North
and Central AmericaLegrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs
over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six
divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data
Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We
hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and
focus on exceeding our customers' needs within the commercial,
residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive
medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive
benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid
maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an
active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an
employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For
more information, visit legrand.usAbout Legrand's Data Center Power
and Control DivisionThe industry-leading brands of Approved
Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline
empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative
solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility
infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets
world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future.
The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from
decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and
development.
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