Buyer Planner

As the Buyer Planner, you will manage purchasing and material requirements planning. Analyze, prioritizes all sales orders using MRP, and generating a Master Production Schedule weekly, along with managing assigned personnel.

You will report to the Plant Manager and will be seated in our Richmond, VA plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• You will implement material flow management systems to meet requirements and receive and prioritize all sales orders using SFP;
• Communicate with logistics and production to ensure orders are produce and sent on time, create the Master Production Schedules weekly, and supply updates*
• Receive and prioritize all sales orders in MRP. You will also work with QA, QC hold, and overrun into master production schedules
• Manage reports and communication for Sales, local vendor relationships, and Late Order Report
• Ensure stocking/staging areas are organized for ease of access, first in first out systems are followed, and that aged inventory is kept at minimal levels.
• You will open and close batch tickets, post batches into system, and receiving raw materials
• Produce purchase orders for raw materials, and packaging

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
• 3 years of experience in supply chain or buyer planner

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.