BUYER / PLANNER (Full-time)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Responsible for planning all material requirements for a specific product line and for the purchase of products in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Responsible for the timely delivery of product as required to support the production plan and establishing and maintaining good company/vendor relationships. Manage levels of finished, work-in-process and raw inventory in accordance with company and department goals and objectives.

Materials arrive prior to release of jobs, so on time shipment targets can be obtained.

Raw material inventory levels are maintained at budgeted values for each product line.

Plans all material requirements for a specific product line, including manufactured and purchased items predicated on sales and RP forecasts, customer orders and predetermined acceptable finished goods inventory levels. Resolves inventory discrepancies and monitors cycle count activity within their product lines.

Purchases products in accordance with established company policies and procedures including seeking bids, screening potential vendors, submitting specifications to ensure lowest possible price and highest quality.

Ensures the timely delivery of product as required to support the current production plan. Arranges delivery and mode of transportation in accordance with schedule requirements. Works with Customs broker and company legal assistant on international imports to ensure proper classification of materials and with vendors to ensure proper markings.

Assists in the resolution of rejected material, in-house and vendor supplied, as well as clearing receipts through incoming inspection.

Establishes and maintains good company/vendor/subcontractor relationships and encourages new methods of production to foster cost reductions. Ensures that buyer/vendor relationship creates a no conflict-of-interest situation.

Includes the development of job and production schedule paperwork as well as material pick lists and floor stock replenishment reports.

Responsible for continual review/follow-up of on order materials and in-process orders to ensure adherence to schedule and prevent shortages.

Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Manages levels of finished, work-in-process and raw inventory in accordance with established company and departmental goals and objectives.

Maintains the MRP database relative to lead times, minimum, maximum and multiple order quantities, price break quantities, analysts, and product line codes, etc., Bachelor’s degree in Logistics & Materials, Supply Chain or Operations & Supply Management

5 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner required in, coordinating purchases and deliveries with local and foreign vendors, establishing alternate supply sources, negotiating price, quality and delivery terms, determining production requirements and applications, planning material requirements and managing levels of inventory.

Experience working directly with freight forwarder, import broker, customs compliance officers, and foreign suppliers to import varying material while complying with US Customs regulations.

Strong track record of ability to communicate along all levels of the global supply chain.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Exceptional Project Management and Organizational Skills.

Ability to travel 5-10% of time within the US as needed.

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. This position requires numerous visits to the production floor daily, where large equipment and noise are prevalent. This position reports into the site every day.

Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center

Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential

Embraces and celebrates diversity

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