Tactical Buyer at ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc


Tactical Buyer

US-PA-Allentown

Job ID: 2024-3971
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Lutron - Pennsylvania Warehousing Facility

Overview

Lutron is seeking a Tactical Buyer to join our Materials team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of materials, playing a crucial part in supporting our supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

As a Tactical Buyer, you will be accountable for the following:

• Managing purchase orders (POs) and maintaining accurate records, including exception message execution, red report execution, hot list review, and supplier on-time delivery (OTD) communication.

• Proactively managing inventory levels, monitoring safety stock, and addressing material shortages and procurement delays.

• Analyzing and tracking key performance metrics such as MRP execution, supplier OTD, material shortages, and past-due invoices.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate material planning and timely order fulfillment.

• Coordinating with suppliers to resolve issues, expedite deliveries, and maintain strong working relationships.

• Reviewing and updating reports and trackers, including customs POs, defers, and cancellations.

• Continuously improving processes to optimize the supply chain and minimize downtime.

• Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values:

  • Passionate

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing markets

  • Innovative thinking

  • Customer focused mindset

  • Ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, or equivalent required
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum 3-5 years previous experience in purchasing/supply chain role/s
• APICS CPIM (desirable)
• Experience/Knowledge required (Materials / purchasing areas, bill of materials, MRP)
• Communication skills, customer focus, problem solving, attention to details, sense of urgency

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

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