Confidential Hiring for Consumer Products Buyer Job at Fairfield, OH Full Time

Growing consumer products manufacturer seeking an experienced Buyer to fill an opening at the Fairfield Ohio location.

This is a full-time position Monday to Friday with a progressive career path

Position Summary

The Buyer role is a hands-on position responsible for effectively managing the planning and purchasing of materials to timely support operations and product development. This position will be responsible for strategic planning, purchasing of materials, vendor relationships, inventory management and condiment contracts.

Company offers outstanding benefits package

Buyer’s Accountabilities

The Buyer, will be responsible for effectively managing the planning and purchasing of materials to support Operations and Production Development, responsible for strategic planning, purchasing of materials, vendor relationships, inventory management, and condiment contracts.

• Reviews buy action report to determine material requirements
• Considers freight efficiencies to determine the cost-effective way of purchasing
• Evaluates and manage safety stock levels at each re-order point.
• Tracks and expedites purchase orders
• Communicates and resolves any materials shortages with appropriate functions.
• Produce the supplier forecast and other tools to ensure supplier success.
• Maintains accurate purchase costs in the company’s ERP system and identifies any price discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors for any dicrepancy and credits.

Qualification / Experience Required

• Experience in food or consumer products manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working knowledge with ERP, MRP and or lot control
• Working knowledge of material planning and scheduling methods.
• Experience with project management & expediting and optimizing inventory levels
• Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fairfield, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• consumer products purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location