Buyer / Planner

Job Description
Job Description
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.