Buyer - Planner : 03+months contract : $36/hr on w2

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Experience working with an ERP (Oracle preferred but any other ERPs work as well)
- Both planning and buying experience are required for this position
- Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Be able to use computer - Microsoft Outlook
- KANBAN planning experience is a plus (not a MUST)
- Must be able to work independently/be proactive
- Candidates with master's Degrees are considered overqualified
- Shift: Monday to Friday - Day shift - 100% onsite

The Buyer Planner is responsible for managing Manufacturing Planning, on time delivery to customers, and Kanban ordering process, this role also incorporates supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, inventory management, and general problem solving. The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and support ongoing manufacturing operations.

This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team, located in San Jose and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Apply knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model), by working closely with Procurement and Global Planning Teams, to assure material availability and prioritization for customers.
• Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs by analyzing manufacturing capacity; determine when items are built.
• Be a champion for the material processes. Promote problem solving around key deliverables through Daily Management, work to implement effective countermeasures, and provide feedback to affected parties on challenges.
• This position will work closely with all other material team members in the plant to ensure effective tactical material execution along with On Time Delivery to the end customer. Will be responsible for communicating plans, challenges, and opportunities across the organization while working effectively to problem solve solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:
• 5+ years' experience planning and controlling inventory, plus working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., Advanced Excel skills, Kanban, Oracle, or similar inventory system). MUST HAVE (SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING).
• Excellent organizational skills and communication through multiple sites, departments, and organizational leadership levels.
• Detail oriented and focused on delivering value to the factory.
• Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment, and problem-solving ability, while driving a complex supply chain and inventory management system. \nCompany Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.