Buyer/ Planner

Responsibilities

Place all Purchase Requisitions for services and maintenance for the plant.
Enter and review purchase orders in SAP.
Assist other depts with PO entry.
Maintain blanket POs for plant to include Fastenal.
Hazardous Waste review/signoff for Maintenance (requires DOT&MADEP & USEAP certified)
Set up new vendors in PM4.
Order office supplies for plant.
Manage inventory of Reel and Pallet and Print Wheel and place orders as needed.
Manage raw materials inventory utilizing scheduled and forecasted demand while maintaining necessary safety stocks and delivery promise to support monthly goals.
Review requisitions and issue purchase orders daily for all required raw materials while maintaining targeted inventory levels.
This role focuses on Compound Mixing Raw Materials, Purchased Compounds, Colorants, Fiber, Intercompany Materials, Trial Orders.
Daily interaction with suppliers, sub-contracted partners, and transportation to meet delivery promise, deliver in an expedited scenario and be a major contributor to superior internal and external customer service.
Daily interaction and collaboration with internal Prysmian functions such as Plant Controller, Purchasing, Plant Receiving, Plant Scheduling.
Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules as directed by the Master Scheduler and/or detailed schedulers.
Analyze and disposition slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Perform routine cycle counting of raw materials as required to maintain inventory accuracy.
Function as the local inventory expert for all areas and become a key player in periodic physical inventories.
Pro-actively investigate and resolve vendor problems and complaints. Secure RMA’s, credits, replacement material, issue DMR’s and requests for corrective action as required.
Keep operations team informed of issues that may need further assistance for resolution.

Requirements

• Associate degree or a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 yrs. of experience in a business environment.
• 1-3 yrs. SAP and Excel experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, especially those related to hazardous waste management.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems like SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $49,140.00 to $93,073.00.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Employee discounts on Prysmian products.

Pay

$49,140.00 to $93,073.00 annually.

Schedule

Weekday, day shift.