Buyer/Planner
Hunter Recruiting · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time
About the role
Hybrid role in Akron, OH for a 12+ month contract as a Buyer/Planner.
Responsibilities
- Manages the global supply process for all goods and services.
- Coordinates all activities involved with continuous replenishment of assigned items.
- Maintains and optimizes ERP system (SAP) data.
- Ensures on-time delivery of materials, components, and outsourced finished goods.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with suppliers, global sourcing agents, managers, and supply chain leaders to outline and fulfill forecasts, orders, and demand.
- Places and maintains purchase orders per vendor confirmation; ensures POs are received and processed by the vendor in a timely manner to meet company requirements.
- Maintains timely and accurate SAP system information related to lead times, purchase order maintenance, delivery dates, releases, and lot sizes for assigned items.
- Manages and communicates material shortages in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Minimum two years’ planning or procurement experience required.
- Full MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook required.
- APICS certification helpful but not required.
- SAP experience strongly desired; if no SAP experience, other ERP system knowledge required.