Tactical Buyer

Dematic Inc

Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Base: $71,625 to $105,050; bonus/equity: not speci...
Onsite
Material planning and purchasing
Sap/mrp experience
Supplier coordination and communication
Dematic Inc is seeking a Tactical Buyer in Grand Rapids, MI, who will oversee material planning activities to ensure a reliable supply of materials that meet production requirements. The role emphasizes supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation in a project-based manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • The Senior Tactical Buyer plays a vital part in maintaining a steady and reliable flow of direct materials that support customer orders and align with production requirements.
  • This position leads material planning activities, improves supplier coordination, and optimizes inventory performance to ensure operational continuity.
  • Dematic offers career development, competitive compensation and benefits, pay transparency, and global opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Dematic Inc is seeking a Tactical Buyer in Grand Rapids, MI, who will oversee material planning activities to ensure a reliable supply of materials that meet production requirements. The role emphasizes supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and risk mitigation in a project-based manufacturing environment.

Salary

Base: $71,625 to $105,050; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • material planning and purchasing
  • SAP/MRP experience
  • supplier coordination and communication
  • inventory performance management
  • demand and supply risk analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • supplier development initiatives
  • advanced Excel and reporting skills
  • international supplier experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years material planning or purchasing experience
  • SAP experience preferred
  • APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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