Buyer Planner

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer - Planner (Mid Level)

JOB LOCATION: San Jose, CA (Onsite Position)

Contract Duration: 04 months

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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 Purchasing and working with supply chain and inventory management systems (i.e., KANBAN, MRP, Oracle or similar inventory system, plus Advanced skills in Microsoft Products). MUST HAVE (SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING).
• 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.