Contribute to manufacturing operations by ensuring material availability, managing inventory levels, and collaborating effectively with suppliers and team members.
Buyer/Planners are essential to our Manufacturing Operations. You will work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, by utilizing, monitoring and developing the Supply Chain to meet internal and Customer Requirements. The 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
Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
Participate in Supplier Selection, Reviews, Scorecards and corrective actions
Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
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
Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
Manage the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations
Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
Continuously seek opportunities to improve external & internal processes.
Key Skills Required
Experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer
Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills
Able to influence others & manage conflict
Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
Extremely high standards of excellence
Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.
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