Junior Buyer/Planner

Full Time
Independence, KY
Posted
Job description
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LSI’s heritage spans more than 40 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to grow. Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. We manufacture commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions.

This a procurement entry level position that develops skills, and experience necessary to perform all purchasing activities. The Junior Buyer is responsible to support operations with an uninterrupted flow of raw materials, finished goods, or services. The Junior Buyer runs MRP and purchases materials; resolves issues related to the procure-to-pay process; Collaborates with suppliers and all stakeholders, communicating material deliveries, system updates, and issue resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes material planning requirements for specific production areas,and maintain appropriate levels of materials and supplies in stock.
  • Analyzes and orders, reschedules, or cancels raw materials from suppliers, based on material requirements in JDE with use of Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
  • Maintains an adequate supply of materials to keep all production areas working, and keep obsolete and excess material inventory levels at a minimum.
  • Maintains all supplier related sections of the MRP: supplier information, pricing, lead times, safety stocks, mins/mults, payment and freight terms, etc.
  • Contacts suppliers regarding material problems, such as delayed receipt, poor quality, wrong items, etc. and resolving issues as required.
  • Ensures on-time delivery of purchased goods and services by working closely with the suppliers and internal operations.
  • Communicates with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, and inventory control and management .
  • Achieves maximum integration with other departments to improve material standardization, make or buy decisions, alternate sources or material options, quality, price, and delivery issues.
  • Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
  • Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
  • Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
  • Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, suppliers, and others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off


EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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