Internal Category Buyer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Grand Rapids, MI that is seeking an Internal Category Buyer.

Responsibilities:
* Support the Global Order Management (GOM) process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications
* Act as a key bridge between the Project Management teams and our factories to ensure alignment on all orders assigned to the plant
* Provide input to the Business Analytics team to improve reporting and analysis capability
* Monitor, maintain and ensure data quality within ERP (SAP) system as it relates to internal procurement and factory sales order requirements
* Responsible for problem solving and provide expertise into the continuous improvement of planning and production processes and procedures
* Responsible for ensuring creation, modification and deletion of all factory purchase orders; In addition, continuous monitoring of IDoc errors that arise between the Factory Purchase order and Factory Sales order
* Investigation and root cause analysis efforts when managing IDoc errors
* Maintaining, and occasionally crafting , internal material info records, source lists, and other relevant master data objects
* Exercise high degree of independent decision making regarding prioritizing and performing work to meet customer requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Operations Management or 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing / Supply Chain environment
* Solid understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes
* Strong understanding of the global order fulfillment of sophisticated, engineered-to-order systems, and the ability to work effectively in a multifaceted environment in a growing global industry
* Outstanding teamwork skills to resolve multiplex problems
* Experience using an ERP/MRP (SAP 4HANA highly preferred) and solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
* Knowledge and experience applying lean thinking and Continuous Improvement (CI) principles to increase efficiency across business processes

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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