What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Aston Carter?
Description:
• Purchase Order Cycle
o Manage product and material purchase order cycle from purchase to delivery.
o Optimize purchase quantities to optimize product cost and meet Supply Planning inventory availability objectives.
o Place purchase orders, lead regular supplier production reviews, and arrange delivery to the Distribution center.
o Expedite or push out orders as necessary to support company Inventory and service goals.
• Materials Planning
o Translate finished good supply plan into relevant materials purchase plan.
o Generate and complete work orders, transfer orders in NetSuite.
o Oversee delivery of components and raw materials to contract manufacturers.
o Balance cost tiers, MOQs, inventory targets to ensure contract manufacturers can produce on time.
• Supplier Management
o Primary point of contact for all contract manufacturers and packaging component manufacturers.
o Manage contract manufacturers to deliver purchase orders on time, in full, on quality
o Participate in development of key vendor performance metrics. Track vendor performance against key metrics and drive accountability across supply base.
o Lead regular supplier reviews with key supplier partners. Advance deeper collaboration with strategic partners to shorten leadtimes and increase Supply Chain flexibility.
o Partner with R&D to evaluate and onboard potential new suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• New Product Innovation
o Primary Supply Chain point of contact on all new product innovation.
o Coordinate innovation activities at contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers including product quotation, make and fill specifications, pilot production, sample shipment and related development activities.
o Ensure new product launch products are produced on time to meet customer readiness dates.
Skills:
Purchase order, materials planning, supply chain management, Microsoft excel, Erp, written and verbal skills
Top Skills Details:
Purchase order, materials planning, supply chain management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field/any degree, degree preferred but open to exceptional candidate with lots of experience.
• 2-5 years of relevant and progressive supply chain or procurement experience
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and planning logic in cosmetics, personal care, CPG, and FDA regulated industries.
• Experience with active negotiation and strong decision-making skills
• Experience with ERP systems and processes - experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle Supply Chain Planning Cloud a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel building complex models and analyzing large data sets.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, willing to learn, ask questions, seek solutions, active problem solve, and push for change
• Strong communication and negotiation skills - written and verbal, and ability to build cross-functional partnerships and work with cross-functional teams.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
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