Buyer/Planner - Strategic Sourcing Electronics at Olathe

Job Description

GPS Manufacturer/Distributor

In operations, we literally do it allin-house. We are looking for skilled, energetic individuals who want to join our quality, international shipping, manufacturing, office services, planning, purchasing, receiving, returns and warehouse teams. These associates do everything from delivering packages and purchasing supplies to assembling aviation panel mounts and ensuring our large shipments of goods are exported according to applicable international laws. Together, they proactively support associates and customers alike. If youre ready to work and have fun, too come, help us put the pieces together!

We need goods and we need you to get them. Were looking for a Buyer/Planner at our world headquarters in Olathe, KS to manage the acquisition of commodities and products and get them here on-time. Got a knack for working with others? Perfect thats key since our buyers work closely with others to optimize inventory and to develop new supply sources. If you have excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as purchasing experience, then prepare your resume and get it submitted we have to get to work.

In this role, your essential functions will include:

• Responsible for supplier development in the areas of supplier partnering agreements and QCDS
• Manage the planning, ordering and delivery of all components, products and services to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization
• Closely monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities and products to maximize inventory turns and minimize exposure to obsolescence
• Review, analyze, develop and negotiate multiple procurement contracts in support of GARMINs master Production Schedule (MPS)
• Prepare cost price analysis for various supplier partnering agreements and projects
• Review and compile inventory costing records, such as Purchase Price Variance (PPV), scrap and rework costs
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Marketing to develop new sources of supply in support of new product development
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures, work instructions and training requirements for the Purchasing Department in support of ISO9000/QS9000
• Continued improvement to ensure departmental goals and metrics are met
  

Due to the amount of resources and expense exhausted in training for this position, a minimum of one year from the start of this position will be required before an associate is eligible for a job transfer.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates will possess the following education, experience and skills:

• Associates degree in a related Operations field plus three years relevant experience, or Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, negotiating and analytical skills
• Must demonstrate a proven track record of the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
• Must be a motivated self starter
• Must have a demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines with uncompromising ethics
• Must possess demonstrated knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to asses supplier capabilities
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Operations or Material preferred or equivalent experience and/or previous experience in electronics manufacturing or repair purchasing are preferred. Certification in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is also a plus!

At Garmin, we like to laugh, have fun and work hard. It comes easily when you work on cool products with hard-working individuals who share the same passion. We offer numerous opportunities to get involved kickball anyone? and believe strongly in a work-life balance so your creativity can flow.

Garmin offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefit plans around. We offer extensive health care coverage with little to no contributions, depending on the plan. Plus, we offer dental insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Retirement Plan, and much more...trust us, it doesnt get much better than this. Unless of course, you want to talk table tennis, fitness spaces, product discounts.come on, what are you waiting for? Apply today.

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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Olathe, Company: Garmin International Inc..