Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Job Description

BUYER / PLANNER

The Buyer / Planner works and negotiates with suppliers to purchase goods and services for Kelco.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Completes all XP / return orders and collaborates with vendors on corrective actions.
• Maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Interact and negotiate with suppliers.
• Contact suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions.
• Communicates delays or variances of inbound freight to appropriate parties.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels for production in order to meet internal and external demand for products.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notes.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Conducts and assists with inventories and cycle counts.
• Place purchase orders using the MRP report by the end of each week.
• Develops schedules for the production floor; Leads the team in the development of finished goods strategies.

REQUIRED SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N = (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O = (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs. / day)

F = (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs. / day)

C = (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs. / day)

Physical Demands : Stand – O

Walk – O

Sit – F

Manually Manipulate – O

Reach Outward – O

Reach Above Shoulder – O

Climb – N

Crawl – N

Squat / Kneel – O

Bend – O

Lift / Carry : 21-50 lbs. – O

50-100 lbs. (with assistance) – O

Push / Pull :  - O

Other Physical Requirements : -Yes / No

Vision (Color, Peripheral, Depth) -Y

Sense of Smell - N

Sense of Touch - N

Ability to wear PPE -Y

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