Senior Buyer/Planner

Belvac’s proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping, Body making, Trimming, Decorating, Bottom Rim Coating, Necking, Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function:

This role supports the strategic sourcing projects as well as the tactical purchasing efforts at Belvac.  It encompasses the daily review of MRP requirements and purchase order placement to ensure product is available to meet production / shipping schedules. Provides information and support to Manufacturing, Production Control/Planning, Sales and Engineering as required by the needs of the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts MRP analysis aimed at volume consolidation and master data corrections.
• Assists with data mining efforts for the definition and set-up of economic order quantities.
• Understands and uses Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering and Financial systems.
• Purchase order creation and distribution.
• Expedites orders to meet changing needs in delivery requirements.
• On-time delivery of purchase orders placed for assigned commodities.
• Responsible for the execution on the disposition (return/disposal) of Non-Conforming (NCRs) materials under buyer code.
• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement and improved efficiency
• Directly accountable for timely distribution and research necessary, with follow through for all Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) received and “Add/Delete” reactions.  Expected to provide cost and inventory impact of Add/Deletes, as well as recommendations for disposal, and back-up for proper scrap disbursements.
• Supports new opportunities to re-source items or components aiming to reduce costs (direct / in-direct) while maintaining a sustainable supply chain.
• Aids in achieving cost savings targets while meeting inventory turn requirements. 
• Acts as business liaison between Suppliers and Belvac.

Education:

· Bachelor of Science in Business or related business degree is required

• APICS certification a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ purchasing and/or sourcing experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Machining, fabrication and/or casting experience
• International purchasing experience is a plus
• ERP system experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative: Identify what needs to be done & complete before being asked
• Problem Solving: Identify problems and use good judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
• Critical Thinking Skills: Analyze, draw conclusions & make recommendations based on data
• Attention to Detail: Complete tasks with a concern for all the details involved; monitor and check work to meet high standards. Is thorough and conscientious
• Service Excellence or Responsiveness: Meet and exceed expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Consistently show a passion for getting things done and meeting commitments

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Virginia : Lynchburg

Sub Division : Belvac United States

Job Requisition ID : 60583

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement