Supply chain manager vs buyer

Differences between supply chain manager and buyer duties and responsibilities

Supply chain manager example responsibilities.

• Lead the SIOP process to establish continuous flow for customer deliveries while achieving a reduction in inventory.
• Manage RFP process to identify best partners.
• Develop and implement a process to manage and maintain accurate item master in LAWSON procurement system.
• Raise capital, set up PMO office & lead cross-functional team to deliver a document management technology solution.
• Pilot software implementation by establishing requirements, creating strategy, and defining implementation plan; manage integration with ERP system.
• Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
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Buyer example responsibilities.

• Achieve QA initiatives by increasing transparency and communication with multiple departments and suppliers to achieve daily/weekly/monthly production requirements and expedites.
• Manage all incoming RMA equipment, processing and directing to correct locations and departments.
• Create, analyze and manage recaps pertaining to inventory, trends, OTB, and markdowns.
• Manage KanBan spreadsheets to optimize inventory levels and supplier performance.
• Manage business relationship with Japanese OEM of wide-format printer engines.
• Manage MRB and IQA escalations to facilitate defective material resolutions.
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