First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.
Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner for our First Quality located in Macon, GA.
This position is responsible for generating purchase orders for raw materials/packaging, to include order processing, tracking changes, and supplier communication. Will also work with Planning in determining material needs based on production cycles and customer demand.
Primary responsibilities include:
Control raw material working capital investment.
Control finished goods inventory investment.
Maintain target unit fill rate.
Develop achievable master schedules that meet sales requirements.
Work with corporate Logistics Planning.
Plan and schedule raw materials to support manufacturing schedules.
Notify routings and bill of material changes in SAP.
Coordinate raw material and product changes to minimize inventory obsolescence and meet business objectives.
Provide planning assistance and training within the organization and other First Quality locations.
Maintain Facility Planning Record in SAP and Vendor Quotes for all raw materials.
Monitor system integrity on Forecast and Safety Stock.
Attend daily production meetings.
Schedule inbound trucks and maintain rec. schedule.
Prepare for weekly planning meeting.
Monthly reporting includes capacity analysis, reports for manufacturing, vendors and special projects as requested. Schedule log changes.
Six month raw material forecast to supplier.
Maintain Backorder action report daily.
Education and experience requirements include:
BA degree in business science, logistics, or related field.
Minimum of five years in a manufacturing / materials environment.
Expert knowledge with supply chain management and MRPII preferred.
Certifications in CPIM or CIRM suggested.
High level of computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must)
Effective problem solving, organization and prioritization skills.
Excellent compensation and benefit package!
For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.