Buyer / Planner

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Safety minded in all work activities; suggest and recommend safety initiatives; commitment to safe work habits, maintaining work are organized aligned with 5S.

• Plan and procure inventory items to maintain stock levels to support business.

• Maintain adequate stock levels while assisting the company in achieving inventory goals.

• Problem-solve and supply information relating to purchasing and receiving; must develop good working knowledge of ERP.

• Manage inventory, levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.

• Interface with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on materials status and production planning issues.

• Review inventory discrepancies to identify root causes and either recommend corrective actions to appropriate personnel or enter inventory transactions in ERP.

• Develop and maintain inventory reports that drives material replenishment across product groups and perform analysis on an as-needed basis.

• Leverage ERP, DDMRP, Power BI reports and other systems to execute day to day inventory control, to consistently achieve fill rates while minimizing excess inventory.

• Continuous inventory review. Verify on-hand against ERP and lead time.

• Weekly follow-up of past due orders with suppliers.

• Assist in cost savings initiatives and supplier rationalization.

• Help develop and reinforce proper inventory practices.

• Other tasks as needed or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• A bachelor’s 4-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Management or Supply Chain related courses.

• A minimum of two years of experience in Material Buyer/Planner in manufacturing setting.

• Must have experience using ERP and MRP systems and applications.

• Must have experience with all Microsoft office applications including Power BI.

• Strong systems/process orientation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Must have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.

• Excellent project management and follow-up skills.