Job Description:

Tactical Buyer










Requisition ID:

17206









Job Location(s):

Ames, US, 50011

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Job Description

Danfoss is looking for a Tactical Buyer to join us at our Ames, Iowa location in the US.TheTactical Buyer plays a key role in theSupply Chain business processes and activities that are needed to support the availability of procured materials. This includes the creation and management of: Forecast, Purchase Order Releases, Inventory Models, Plan for Every Part, Project and Engineering transitions, Conformance to Customs and Trade Regulations, Supplier Capacity Analysis, SAP Parameter Management, and Delivery Performance communication for all assigned suppliers and supporting freight providers.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with Global Procurement to ensure that capacity files are in place


• Collaboration with external suppliers regarding the stated and changed demands resulting from S&OP cycles


• Responsible for establishing and managing implementation dates of required engineering design changes


• Communicate implementation schedules and changes with all impacted organizational parities


• Defining the CbP Model that is required


• Creating and implementing all PFEP activities for assigned suppliers/components ensuring that SAP Parameters are defined to support the TROC Inventory Targets


• Managing the flow of materials to ensure compliance


• Defining and implementing communication media for assigned suppliers


• Managing exception reporting to ensure that the flow of materials are in line with required assembly schedule plans


• ASN Implementation and Management


• Releasing required production, engineering, project, and sample PO's


• Resolving any receiving hold issues that arise at Danfoss receiving docks


• Delivery performance communication for assigned supplier


• Ensure that Supply Chain processes are compliant to customs and import regulations


• Ensure that the SAP Data is maintained appropriately to ensure compliance


• Responsible for TCO to ensure that the proper mode, lanes, and carriers are established for assigned suppliers


• Utilizing the expedited freight process to minimize the need for expedited freight movements


• Invoice approval for freight invoices for assigned suppliers

Background & Skills

• Bachelor's or associate'sdegree withinSupply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration


• 3+ year'sof experience in parts and supplier management in relevant fields (ex. Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering) is preferred;5+ year's of relevantexperience will be considered in lieu of a degree
  


• Experience with SAP or related ERP system (ex. Oracle, JD Edwards) is highly preferred


• Good writtenand verbal communication skills


• Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills


• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice (specificallyMS Word & Excel)

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset 'action speaks louder than words', we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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