Buyer / Planner

About the role

The Buyer / Planner role is based in Hopkinsville, KY, USA. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, planning, and scheduling of purchased materials for the manufacturing plant.
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels and control to ensure 100% customer service levels while minimizing financial exposure.
• Analyzing inventory and resolving discrepancies.
• Quoting, purchasing, and ordering of raw materials, components, assemblies, tooling, and equipment.
• Interacting with suppliers and cross-functional in-house teams.
• Negotiating prices for one-time purchases and strategic price agreements.
• Releasing purchase orders and establishing contracts in accordance with corporate policies.
• Evaluating relevant commodities and identifying areas for supplier development, de-sourcing, and additions.
• Managing the supplier launch process.
• Managing the Supplier Performance Management Program (including scorecards, liaison meetings, audits, surveys, and overall improvement activities).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Experience with JDE operating system.
• Experience in automotive work environment preferred.
• Experience in international purchasing.
• Knowledge of heat-treating and plating preferred.
• Familiarity with PPAP process and requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with tools/equipment related to job.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability and flexibility to travel by automobile, airplane, bus, train, boat, etc.
• Minimal, if any, international travel.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00.

Schedule

Standard work hours will generally apply but overtime and deviated work schedules (early, late, weekends) will be required on occasion and often without notice.