Buyer Planner

About the role

The Buyer–Planner provides purchasing support to all branches to maintain proper inventory levels and correct product mix. This role serves as the liaison between branches and supplier partners, as well as between the Accounts Payable team and supplier partners.

Responsibilities

• Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels
• Generate Purchase Requisitions for the branches to review and approve
• Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders
• Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and meeting Full Freight allowance or agreed Freight Terms
• Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners
• Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner
• Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for total amounts, correct items, correct pricing, agreed Freight Terms, and agreed Shipping Date
• Execute the creation of Transfer orders for any surplus in other branches
• Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped in a timely manner
• Work with branches and supplier partners to resolve shipping issues, including discrepancies and damages during transit
• Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve any pricing issues
• Run monthly data reports as requested
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety and environmental requirements
• Actively participate in all of the company’s Safety Skills training requirements
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of three years of related experience working in PVF industries in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• PVF products knowledge is preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate travel is expected for this position

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, plant, warehouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area
• Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10-key adding machine and PC
• Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities
• Must be able to tolerate changing priorities and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues

Work Environment

Work environment is typically an office setting located on-site within a corporate office during normal or extended business hours. May also include meeting venues or other locations as required.