Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Buyer / Planner

Summary Job Description:

Humphrey Products Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of pneumatic valves, proportional valves, manifolds, and precision fluid-control solutions. Humphrey serves industrial automation, medical device, life science, analytical instrumentation, transportation, and other demanding markets worldwide. The Supply Chain Buyer/Planner position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain management. S/He is responsible for the planning and purchasing of raw materials to ensure on time delivery while managing inventory levels to prevent shortages and maximize the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

· Analyze messages from the MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.

· Create and maintain an executable production schedule to the floor, i.e Coil Fabrication.

· Proactively report product and material availability issues to planning team and cross functional teams.

· Review and revise material and part master data parameters to ensure system is effectively planning future requirements correctly.

· Maintain and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Create & track purchase orders in KPM system.

· Supplier Management: Negotiate, execute, and maintain supply contracts / long-term agreements.

· Lead supplier development and performance management activities.

· Supplier capacity and risk management.

· Lead-time validation and reduction.

· Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, travel when necessary to collaborate with suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and / OR equivalent work experience.

· Minimum of 2-3 years Supply Chain (Planning and/or Procurement) experience.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Preferred experience in KBM ERP system.

· Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain applications from end to end.

· Strong analytical and detailed skills.

· Ability to problem solve.

· Familiar with Kan Ban process.

· Understand VMI process.

· Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changes.

Proficient in Microsoft excel.

· Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written).

· Minimal Material Complaint Notices (MCNs) for supplied items.

· Preferred Sequel proficient.