Buyer / Planner

• Support and drive ongoing, best-in-class service excellence
• Day-to-day execution of planning responsibilities for import and domestically sourced items, including PO creation and management through ERP system, vendor communication, transportation tracking, expediting, customer service communications, etc.
• Manage vendor delivery performance, analyze delay root causes and solutions to improve on-time delivery and flexibility
• Partner with Sourcing to build relationships with key suppliers that are positive and maintain open communication, and manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories, and ensure timely flow of material
• Review and assist in managing product forecasts and inventory levels
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance
• Work with established international freight forwarders on international orders

• Develop a thorough working knowledge of required MRP/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics), assigned commodities and associated supplier base
• Forecast and plan assigned commodities based on the MRP messaging
• Analyze messages from the MRP system and schedule production orders in a timely manner
• Work with shop floor personnel to produce an achievable production schedule and make adjustments when required     
• Bring ideas to management and be able to implement necessary process improvements
• Manage inventories to ensure continuous production while maximizing turns
• Communicate status of PO's, including issues that impact customer expectations, to internal management and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities and activities may change without notice

• >2-4 years of procurement and/or planning experience, with proven experience working in a production environment
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and concepts including bills of material and routings
• Demonstrated success interacting with vendors, transportation, and internal departments
• Results oriented, experienced managing multiple deadlines and meeting deliverables
• Works fluently with Excel, databases, and cloud base systems at an intermediate level to create spreadsheets for managing, forecasting, analyzing, and optimizing supply and inventory processes

• Self-starter who acts with a sense of urgency to drive results
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Must be “hands-on” with strong problem-solving acumen, continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details
• Works independently and displays initiative
• Proven ability to collaborate across and lead a team to achieve results
• Proven ability to improve processes and gain efficiencies within those processes
• Proven ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Power Bi and PowerPoint)
• Analytical capabilities to compare prices and quantities and consider vendor contract terms
• Willingness to make quick and thoughtful decisions on behalf of the business
• Basic understanding of materials planning, procurement, and logistics processes
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (ERP) is a positive

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