Buyer/Planner

Role Summary: The Buyer/Planner is based in Tucker and responsible for purchasing raw materials and finished goods for production needs to support a manufacturing company as a whole while reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour.

Role Requirements:

Effective Communication :

????-The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with stakeholders across a variety of mediums including emails and face to face.


Purchasing & Supplier Management:

- Facilitate timely orders for raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Evaluate vendors based on cost, quality, capacity, and reliability.
- Generate reports on purchasing commitments and vendor performance.

Planning & Scheduling:

- Plan material requirements based on forecasting and production needs.
- Schedule production using customer demand and proper communication with the Customer Service department.
- Maintain and update scheduling systems.
- Coordinate daily order scheduling and freight arrangements.

Inventory Management:

- Monitor inventory and take appropriate actions based on levels.
- Follow warehouse and inventory control procedures.

Cross?Functional Support

- Collaborate with Customer Service, Production, and Shipping and Receiving teams.
- Assist with material movement or loading as needed.

- Communicate effectively with Purchasing Manager, supervisors and teammates to support smooth production workflow.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

???- Thorough knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.

- Sound ethical decision-making.
- Ability to interpret forecasts, market trends, and customer usage data.
- High competency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor?management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast?paced environment.

- Other duties as assigned.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $30.00