Sr. Buyer/Planner

General Summary

Job Title: Sr. Buyer/Planner

Department:Global Supply Chain

Reports To: Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Position Classification: Exempt/Fulltime

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Location: El Segundo, CA (Remote w/exception of designated days in-office)

Who We Are: Guthy-Renker is a team of thought partners and creators, inventors, and innovators with more than 30 years of product development, branding and marketing success with names you know and trust, delivering beauty you can believe in. We’re all about supercharging start-ups and scaling brands and drive and take pride in every stage of development from idea to inception to omni-channel roll out.

General Summary: The Sr. Buyer/Planner is responsible for defined aspects of the day-to-day Operational activities of Inventory Demand and Supply Planning. Reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Buyer/Planner determines and orders required materials, prepares work orders, and coordinates required work activities so that orders will be completed to meet scheduled requirements. The individual is also expected to solicit support as necessary from other departments to resolve supplier questions or problems. Determine requirements and develop production build plans which meet objectives, optimize inventory investment, and facilitate efficient utilization of manufacturing resources.

If you can thrive in a challenging fast-paced, customer focused environment, if you are outstandingly data driven, excel in communication and stakeholder management, and are experienced in driving change – then this is a perfect match for you! 

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Material Planning, Purchasing and/or Sourcing, preferably in a fast-paced consumer products industry.
• APICS certification a plus
• CPIM or CSCP certification a plus
• Candidate must have superior excel capabilities to enable them to build inventory models.
• Experience in Scheduling and MRP/ERP experience (i.e., SAP, Oracle).
• Candidate must be a strong team player and commuicator.
• Candidate should be comfortable presenting to managment,
• Additional requirements include the ability to think both strategically and tactically, a persistent attention to detail and a high level of comfort in working with large quantities of data.

Environmental, Psychological and Physiological REQUIREMENTS :

• The work will be performed inside a multi-story office building with elevators and
• The person must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 50% of the
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and conference
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine, printer, and calculator
• Frequently communicates with employees who have
• Ability to learn technical material and apply the knowledge to their

Guthy|Renker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and ensure execution of all production plans and analysis responsibilities to support the objectives of products. (Finished goods forecasting and Materials Requirements Planning).• Upload demand forecast from channel team to Oracle systems. Track significant forecast-to-actual unit variances. Perform trend analysis and predictive analysis and work with channel team on adjustments as needed.• Work within the MRP system (Oracle 12) to plan and execute filled intermediate production optimizing MRP exception messages, On-Time-Delivery (“OTD”), Past Dues, meeting Inventory Weeks of Stock (WOS) targets, manage Excess, and Forecast Accuracy along with other performance goals as identified.• Manage demand, drive supply plan, and ensure the timely execution of shipment releases to support demand requirements.• Partner with fulfilment centers to ensure end-to-end process of Purchase Order (PO) fulfilment and shipments across all channels for On Time Delivery (OTD).• Analyze, adjust, and maintain monthly MRP planning parameters to align with service and inventory targets. Maintain inventory levels within approved safety stock and inventory policy guidelines.• Maintain Sourcing Rules to meet department objectives.• Work with FFCs to resolve potential inventory back-order risk and inventory imbalance, and perform Work Order Releases, Internal Sales Order Releases (ISO), and Purchase Order (PO) shipments tracking from suppliers.• Lead Weekly Demand Schedule calls with fulfilment centers and Suppliers to cover POs’ assembly schedules, shipments, and ASN/Routing request for delivery/pick up appointments.• Responsible for the procurement of materials, communication with vendors, and ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards of all materials.• Expedite with suppliers or explore alternative solutions to mitigate any known material shortages.• Communicates any known or potential material shortages delays or issues, while also working to develop solutions with suppliers and internal resources.• Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to report issues and status.• Issue, receive and close purchase orders and work orders for all inventory, non-inventory materials (e.g., supplies), packaging and raw materials (as required).• Maintain product reorder data including lead time, costs, minimum order quantity, minimum and maximum inventory levels, suppliers, MOQs.• Seek and evaluate cost saving opportunities.• Seek opportunities to reduce lead time while maintaining a JIT supply chain.• Partner with Logistics Providers as needed to arrange for transportation of goods.• Facilitate channel team on BOM creation, implementation and any change needed through ECO (Engineering Change Order) in Oracle system.• Act as liaison between accounting and fulfilment centers to ensure first order invoices (new clients/new brand) are generated and first billing is collected and accurate.• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000