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ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Guilford is a supplier of textiles to the global automotive industry as well as to industrial and medical markets in the U.S. With revenues of approximately $475 million and 1500 employees worldwide, we have two manufacturing facilities in the US and one in the UK. Guilford is owned by Lear Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, with over $14 billion in revenue, operations in 35 countries and a culture that is dedicated to operational excellence, superior customer service and continuous improvement.
LOCATION: This position is located in our Pine Grove, Pennsylvania facility, which is approximately 30 minutes northeast of Harrisburg, the state capitol of Pennsylvania. Pine Grove also has easy access to both Baltimore and Philadelphia, both of which are about two and one-half hours from the facility. Our Pine Grove facility develops and manufactures a wide array of products for the Company’s Specialty Products Group.
JOB TITLE: JUNIOR BUYER/ COORDINATOR
- Assist in the coordination of activities involved with procuring raw materials.
- Receive requisitions: analyze for quality, specification, delivery and general completeness
- Assist with identifying competitive sources, seeking pricing and delivery schedules, selecting suppliers and place orders within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Manage the on-time delivery performance and lead time adherence with vendors resolving any constraints and expediting when needed.
- Conduct physical cycle counts to monitor stock levels and identify upcoming purchasing needs.
- Analyze data regarding inventories, minimum order quantity and lead times to better align supply with demand.
- Minimize any stock out positions by planning accordingly to lessen impact on production caused by vendor delays or extended lead times.
- Collaborate with Senior Buyers to assist with driving inventory reduction plans in partnership with operations & customer service.
- Assist with resolving applicable internal or external issues related to quality, cost, delivery, etc. to minimize the risk of interrupted supply.
- Communicate with planning, customer service and sales team any changes versus confirmed schedules.
- Identify and champion opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives and strive for workload & process efficiencies.
- Take active role in Lear System implementation.
- Perform all functions with materials and operational team goals in mind.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- 1- 3 years in materials/supply chain function/buying/purchasing
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP; QAD and BASICS experience a plus.
- Proficient in Problem Solving Decision Making
- Ability to use analytical tools to identify and drive improvements.
- Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientated.
- Solid leadership skills; able to lead by example; decision-maker.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and negotiation skills required
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be a self-motivated individual; displays ability to work in highly productive, constantly changing environment.
- High level of attention to detail.
Required Experience