*the company*:
our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
Hexagon’s mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.
*purpose of position*:
the senior buyer/planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support business demand. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities and supporting other business functions as required.
*major areas of responsibility*:
- monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
- expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
- determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
- coordinate material flows throughout product/bom changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
- manage and resolve issues regarding po to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
- provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
- setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (moq, lead time, safety stocks)
- collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
- ensure and promote compliance to company and procurement policies and procedures
*knowledge and experience - required*:
- bachelor’s degree in either: business administration, supply chain management, industrial or systems engineering, other engineering and/or business fields.
- 4 to 6 years of experience operating in a manufacturing environment within materials, purchasing, procurement or finance areas.
- 4 to 6 years of experience using erp systems. (i.e. Sap, oracle, jdeduards, msdynamics, or similar).
- ability to speak and communicate proficiently in english language
*knowledge and experience - desired*:
- proficient at using ms excel (ability to use pivot tables, index, queries, etc.)
- ms in industrial engineering or supply chain or engineering management or mba
- 3 years hand-on experience working with sap erp system.
- apics certified
*travel*:
- travel requirements < 15% of the time.
*additional information*:
- working remotely is permitted for this role. Percentage of time will be determined at the discretion of area supervisor/manager/director.
*benefits*:
hexagon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.