Buyer / Planner Jobs

We are seeking a Buyer / Planner on behalf of a large, privately-held manufacturing firm with operations in the Springfield / Joplin Missouri area.

Responsibilities:

•Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to

upcoming build schedule

•Release purchase orders to support upcoming planned production, work-in-process and finished

products inventory levels.

• Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations against

inventory/production plans and develop action plans to address.

• Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related

issues

• Communicates/elevates issues as needed to stakeholders. Actively interact with manufacturing,

quality, warehousing & transportation to solve material issues & react to consumption patterns.

• Follow up on quality issues to drive resolution with supplier and internal team • Work with supply

base to ensure material availability; quickly resolving any gaps in availability, capacity, quality, and

cost to minimize business impact.

• Support the developing and implementing of commodity strategies within area of responsibility

• Frequent data maintenance of parts, vendor, and quality documentation

• Supplier scorecard upkeep for supplier success measurement/reporting

• Accurate and timely reporting of key measurables such as cost reductions and rebates

• Drive for standardization and continuous improvement of processes

• Special projects and new project development as assigned.