Buyer Planner Jobs

Description

The Procurement Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
• Provide support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times

Requirements

Requirements

• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence
• 2-3 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer OR 2-3 years of experience in Logistics Fulfillment/Management
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
• Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods

Benefits

Benefits

• 10 Days Paid Vacation
• Associate Discount Program
• Company Sponsored Health Insurance
• 401K Fund Management