Operational Buyer

Operational Buyer is a staff position responsible to fulfill the requirements of the production plans within the agreed cost and transforming all the Raw and Pack materials requirements into orders based on existing contract between the company and the supplier. His scope is covering the direct materials including the related service. At the same time doing all the needed communication follow up and suppliers service reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor supply signals through the demand & supply view ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct and finally creating purchase orders ensuring their fulfillment by the supplier.

Ensuring that manufacturing requirements are available at the production date.

Daily Review to monitor daily performance and take any necessary action to adjust the delivery schedule accordingly and discuss with planning team any material supply issue.

Provide forecast/PO’ to the suppliers reflecting the future requirements 3-12 months.

Control the material stock cover based on the agreed target level/Production cover.

Run the un-receipt orders report on Daily / Weekly basis and take the necessary action on the spot.

Manage directly with the defined supplier the delivery of materials: this includes creating, sending, confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies in blocked or parked invoice.

Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.

Control out of stock materials through the Daily / Weekly issue monitoring report.

Highlighting any Increase/Decrease in demand and the impact on the materials.

Communicate with Warehouse, Production, QA any new /changes in your materials.

Monitor shelf-life expiration for all materials and discuss the results with the planning, R&D, QA& production team to avoid any expiration that might occur.

Compiling KPI reports

Complete temper/thaw process for materials

Adhering to FRONERI procedures and standards.

Always keep 5S in your workplace.

Update the planning parameters on the system for materials when it is needed.

Key Measurements

Supplier Performance

Stock cover

Closing Stock value

Buying Price Variance

Supplier Complaints

Production Attainment

PO Accuracy

PO’s within lead time

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Developed ability of Excel skills

Developed ability of analytical thinking.

Highly developed ability of negotiation and communication skills.

Strong leadership, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Good knowledge of purchasing, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown.

Ability to manage entire order to payment process.

Results Orientated.

Work well in a team and under pressure.

Key Relationships Internal to FRONERI Group

Key Relationships External to FRONERI Group

-Finance, R&D, Marketing, Planning, Logistics,3PL and QA

-Key Suppliers

-Courier service companies

Key Experience:

Min. 1-3 years of experience in a relevant position.

Min. 1-3 years of experience in FMCG

Personal Qualities:

Must be able to win trust and respect of others.

Must be able to identify potential impacts of a problem on all relevant areas of the operation

Must be able to give a point of view clearly and firmly while open to objections.

Eye for detail- Able to balance priorities.

Able to see the bigger picture beyond the scope of their job.

Thinks outside of the box.

Behaviors:

Adaptableâ - Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others’ styles; Change priorities to meet changing demands; Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.â â

Communicationâ - presents ideas optimally, actively listens and works across functional boundaries.â â

Teamwork/ Cooperationâ - effectively working within and outside the formal line of authorityâ â

Performance – Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating.â â â

Hands on approach. – Decisions and plans based on seeing and being part of the event, not solely based on report reading.â â

Zero compromise on Quality and excellence. – Hygiene, Process, Labor resource and Waste.â â â

Entrepreneurial – challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities.â â

Continually striving to increase the knowledge of the processes and products - Understand all tasks, processes and activities as an expert in Ice cream.â â

Teamwork – Commitment and enthusiasm to working together to achieve better outcomes.â â

Accountability – Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business.â â

Consumer focused – Produce product to the agreed quality standards.â â

Know Your People – Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc.â â

â â WORK ENVIRONEMENTâ â

â â In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work isâ fast paced.â â â â â

â â The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.â â â â

â â The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $60-$65,000 a year. This is a Salary Exempt position. â