**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Runs the order recommendation, reviews and releases orders according to MRP suggestions and considering stock rotation objectives and needs by dates
- Issue and Expedite Supplier Acknowledgement In Conformance to Agreed Final Purchase Order
- Follows the order acknowledgement received from suppliers and inputs the dates in the ERP systems
- Expedites open PO's to ensure timely delivery
- Ensures on time delivery for open orders to suppliers and works on establishing an efficient working cooperation with them
- Work Collaboratively with the Planning team to prevent shortage and to provide feedback on lead time requests or expedites
- Communicates suppliers related issues with sourcing group to ensure proper development measures are taken
**Qualifications**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Education and/or Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline ( preffered)
- 1-3 years' experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning
- N.A.P.M and/or A.P.I.C.S certification a plus
**Language Skills**
- English Proficiency Required
**Other requirements**
- Experience working with Oracle ERP system Preferred.
- Good working knowledge of MRP ( Mandatory).
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel and PowerPoint
- Good analytic and problem-solving skills and be attentive to detail work in a dynamic environment.
**Requirements**:
- Good Negotiating Skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability maintaining positive work relationships with all work associates
- Ability to maintain good customer relations.
