Anthony Torres

Buyer @Vermeer Corporation

Pella, IA, US

Analyze and monitor daily material requirement planning (MRP) reports and other replenishment systems such as visual Kan/Ban to determine necessary parts to order, working closely with Production Control to ensure production schedules are met, costs are minimized, and lead times are reduced while achieving company goals. Work with others to uphold consistency, create understanding and consensus in the procurement process, ensuring Vermeer’s intellectual property rights are preserved by retaining ownership or having joint ownership and control where practical for all prints and drawings for portability. Exhibit the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors. Analyze MRP or availability reports, review various demand requirements, and order and schedule component parts per location and select product lines. Maintain late purchase order report and, if necessary, expedite to ensure parts are delivered in a timely manner. Assist Production Control to ensure that production schedules are met, lead times are reduced, and inventory turns are increased. Respond to production schedule changes by tracking purchased parts and suggest schedule changes to Production Control due to parts restrictions if necessary. Manage multiple projects with engineering teams by providing technical input relative to component design, material selection, and cost improvement requirements. Process Engineering Change Notices per New Product and Process Development requirements. Review key metrics and act accordingly to meet inventory, cost, invoice accuracy, payment terms, delivery, and quality goals. Respond to customer service requests regarding pricing and availability and work with warehouse or inventory teams to review stocking levels. Expedite parts as necessary to meet production requirements or respond to emergency orders, expediting parts in less than lead time.

William Penn University

Bachelor's degree