Buyer/Planner

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Planner/Buyer position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain management. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the Global supply chain.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Plan and execute procurement of raw materials from global suppliers

Maintain strong working relationships and communications with manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries

Proactively report product and material availability issues

Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw materials and components in conjunction with our program management teams

Analyze and manage MRP, Source list, Material master/parameters;

Revise essential system planning data to ensure our MRP system is effectively planning future requirements

Inventory Management: Support reporting, inventory parameters, reduction and reserve

percentage measurements, Product Life Cycle management

Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in Sage ERP system

Supplier Management: RFQ, Cost saving initiatives, Negotiations, Supplier relationship/evaluation

Project management: new product launch

Provide support to Customer Service, Sales team, Product Management with business and product strategy

Participate and contribute to monthly SIRI (significant inventory reduction items) program management & metrics, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process

Complete special projects and assignments as requested

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or minimum 5 years relevant experience.

Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (planning & procurement) experience

Knowledge & Skills:

Sage ERP system experience preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM certification completed or in progress, preferred

Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application

Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

Effective negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)

Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person