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Production Buyer at Fortive

Everett, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Coordination, Supply Planning, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Lean Practices, Supplier Assessment, Cost Optimization, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills, Self-Starter Mindset, Continuous Improvement

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Coordinate products through the full production cycle, ensuring timely and quality delivery. Develop production and supply plans based on demand forecasts, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP systems to optimize subassembly and raw material supply. Analyze data to identify process improvements and resolve issues related to inventory, schedules, or material shortages. Partner with factory teams and vendors to prevent line-stopping issues and maintain continuous supply. Drive lean practices by implementing strategies such as consignment, Kanban, just-in-time, and postponement to reduce inventory while ensuring availability. Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to support regional sourcing, supplier assessment, and cost optimization. Support new product introductions from engineering design through factory production. Establish and maintain standard work and training within the materials team. May coordinate and supervise integration of new production cells across locations. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 1-4 years of experience in planning, purchasing, or inventory control within a lean manufacturing environment. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex inventory challenges. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-starter mindset with a focus on process improvement. Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools. Familiarity with lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate products through the full production cycle and develop production and supply plans based on demand forecasts. Partner with factory teams and vendors to prevent line-stopping issues and maintain continuous supply.