Senior Buyer Planner Jobs in Illinois

Provide analytical, creative, and managerial support to the buyer, partnering in day to day running of the department.

5 years of direct retail buying experience

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking ability.

Strong organization, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

Demonstrated effective leadership skills, being able to run business and work autonomously.

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.

Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written)

Interfaces and coordinates between manufacturing, procurement, engineering, finance, and suppliers regarding component and schedule requirements and changes.

Purchase order creation/management for intercompany components and outside processing vendors

5+ years’ experience using MRP/ERP computer systems in a manufacturing environment (Oracle preferred)

5+ years of scheduling/production planning experience

Experience with Customer interactions including leading weekly meetings for engagement and satisfaction

Educationally, a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or procurement is required.

Solid working knowledge of purchasing program administration, contract administration, supplier sourcing, vendor analysis, and proposal evaluation required.

Strong math and numerical data analysis skills.

Strong organizational skills for daily work projects as well as with paper and electronic files.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the continuous evaluation of potential opportunities for new or improved providers of the selected categories.

Able to work independently, prioritize assignments, and achieve desired results.

Manage procurement and planning processes from suppliers worldwide

Communicate with suppliers to manage delivery and quality

Manage inventory levels and surplus/obsolete inventories

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations or Supply Chain

3-5 years of experience in procurement and global sourcing

Knowledge of import logistics processes and working with international suppliers

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

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

• 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

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