PastryStar is located in Laurel, MD.
Since 1986, the company has been manufacturing high quality, clean-label bakery ingredients (such as powder mixes and baking fruit jams and fillings).
Our core customers are industrial bakeries, in-store bakeries, and cruise lines.
We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team!
The responsibilities are as follows:
In charge of negotiating and buying raw materials
Transfers inventory from one location to another
Ensuring inventory is available in order to produce
Reviews open sales orders to determine customer requirements
Utilize ERP system to auto‐generate manufacturing work orders
Release manufacturing work orders to the warehouse for kit picking
Coordinate with warehouse on material shortages
Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers
Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
Plans and establishes production schedules
Coordinates with customer service to update customers on product availability
Decides operation plan for out-of-stock items
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact well with internal and external customers
In‐depth knowledge of ERP or MRP software
Microsoft Dynamics Navision experience is a plus
Minimum of high school diploma
5 years of purchasing experience
Production planning experience (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year