Job Description
Job Description
Buyer / Planner
Major Areas of Responsibility :
- Safety minded in all work activities; suggest and recommend safety initiatives; commitment to safe work habits, maintaining work are organized aligned with 5S.
- Plan and procure inventory items to maintain stock levels to support business.
- Maintain adequate stock levels while assisting the company in achieving inventory goals.
- Problem-solve and supply information relating to purchasing and receiving; must develop good working knowledge of ERP.
- Manage inventory, levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules.
- Interface with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on materials status and production planning issues.
- Review inventory discrepancies to identify root causes and either recommend corrective actions to appropriate personnel or enter inventory transactions in ERP.
- Develop and maintain inventory reports that drives material replenishment across product groups and perform analysis on an as-needed basis.
- Leverage ERP, DDMRP, Power BI reports and other systems to execute day to day inventory control, to consistently achieve fill rates while minimizing excess inventory.
- Continuous inventory review. Verify on-hand against ERP and lead time.
- Weekly follow-up of past due orders with suppliers.
- Assist in cost savings initiatives and supplier rationalization.
- Help develop and reinforce proper inventory practices.
- Other tasks as needed or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- A bachelor’s 4-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Management or Supply Chain related courses.
- A minimum of two years of experience in Material Buyer / Planner in manufacturing setting.
- Must have experience using ERP and MRP systems and applications.
- Must have experience with all Microsoft office applications including Power BI.
- Strong systems / process orientation with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must have a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
- Excellent project management and follow-up skills.
8 days ago