Buyer / Planner
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.