Buyer/Planner II

About the role

The Buyer/Planner II role is a visible position reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager at the Madison, WI site. You will be a key contact in Madison related to reviewing and scheduling orders through SAP for assigned product lines to support the ship plan and related communications.

Responsibilities

• Be a primary point of contact for the Madison site related to reviewing and scheduling orders through SAP for assigned product lines to support the ship plan and related communications.
• Will be a Key contributor to On Time To Promise (OTTP) goals for the Madison Wi site.
• Escalate and maintain timely information related to any part shortages and communicate impact dates within Operations.
• Support timely and accurate inventory control related to the ship plan, including support of cycle counts and any needed SAP inventory transactions.
• Provide clear, timely information and responses to internal customers.
• Process and collaborate on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) that are assigned related to your product lines.
• Provide input and support proper SAP planning parameters to support inventory goals and timely customer delivery dates.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, by use of daily and weekly reporting.
• Contact and meet with suppliers to minimize and resolve any incoming supply issues.
• Process Return Material Authorizations.
• Ongoing work to right size inventory holding.
• Create and/or maintain documentation and Standard Operating Procedures related to your responsibilities.
• Use and support on-site database troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate across functions to solve Supply Chain challenges.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 2-3 years of experience OR Associate's Degree with 4-6 years in buying, planning or supply chain, preferred in a related manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management and/or Industrial Engineering in related field.
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred, Oracle, JDE or similar).
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for inventory optimization and planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain best practices.
• Experience with Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-directed with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO or other relevant quality standards preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.

Office LOCATION

This is a fully onsite position based at out Madison, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.