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Supply Chain Buyer
full-time•India
About this role
SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER
Pune, India
About the Optimas:
Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
Position overview:
We are seeking for an enthusiastic, highly-driven and motivated Supply Chain Buyer to join our dynamic organization. The position is located in PUNE and will be a critical role for our Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager, based in France.
The Supply Chain Buyer will be responsible for optimising stock levels and turnover based on the information available to them. They will represent OPTIMAS in dealings with suppliers and subcontractors and develop win-win partnerships. Ensuring compliance with the conditions for receiving incoming products and anticipating any difficulties in order to meet the company's commitments are important aspects of this role. The Supply Chain Buyer will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the information entered into the ERP system, as well as actively participating in improving the service and organisation by making as many suggestions as possible in this area.
Main responsibilities:
• Analyse customer needs in relation to available stock, prioritise and place orders accordingly
• Track and record supplier order acknowledgements in the ERP system
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery times are met
• Organise supplier shipments/collections, set a schedule taking into account available resources
• Send carriers the documents required for customs clearance of imported goods
• Handle service non-conformities
• Report on activities in accordance with the organisation
• Handle other related administrative tasks (e.g. pre-receipt of goods, forwarding invoices to the accounts department, etc.)
Key Competencies:
• Team spirit
• Critical thinking
• Ability to handle stress and pressure
• Organised
• Listening and communication skills
• Respond quickly to delivery delays in order to find solutions that prevent production line stoppages
• Coordinate the various internal contacts involved in a quality issue in order to find a supply solution as quickly as possible
• Analyse a situation or malfunction in order to identify corrective actions to be taken and act accordingly
• Negotiate appropriate supply solutions for the situation
Skills and Qualifications:
• Fluent business English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in basic stock management techniques
• Understanding of the specificities and requirements of industrial and automotive production supplies (customers and suppliers)
• Knowledge of the basics of transport regulations, customs and Incoterms
• Ability to analyse a situation and determine the actions to be taken
• Ability to anticipate, plan and prioritise actions
• ERP, procurement software
• Two to three years of higher education in purchasing/supply chain/logistics or similar
Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
What you'll do
- The Supply Chain Buyer will optimize stock levels and turnover, represent Optimas in supplier dealings, and ensure compliance with product receiving conditions. They will also track supplier orders and handle service non-conformities.
About Optimas Solutions
Optimas is a global manufacturer/distributor and service provider of fastening and supply chain solutions for manufactures seeking to improve their efficiency and profitability.
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What does a Supply Chain Buyer do at Optimas Solutions?
As a Supply Chain Buyer at Optimas Solutions, you will: the Supply Chain Buyer will optimize stock levels and turnover, represent Optimas in supplier dealings, and ensure compliance with product receiving conditions. They will also track supplier orders and handle service non-conformities..
Is the Supply Chain Buyer position at Optimas Solutions remote?
The Supply Chain Buyer position at Optimas Solutions is based in India, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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