Buyer & Planner Supervisor

Main Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules to support our customers.
• Monitor inventory and tank times to maintain compliance to PMO regulatory requirements, and to minimize inventory write-offs.
• Purchase packaging and ingredients to support the production schedule, work closely with the quality department and corporate sourcing to obsolete inventory and obtain approvals on new packaging as required.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory (packaging, raw ingredients and finished goods).
• Work with vendors for credit and returns of items out of spec.
• Work with vendors to develop agreeable terms for accounts payable.
• Work closely with shipping, quality, maintenance, and production departments.
• Determine the most cost-effective and efficient methods for ordering materials and services.
• Trace and monitor purchase orders and invoices and effectively communicate with the corporate sourcing and supervisor team on item availability, order lead-time and order status.
• Maintain files, records and documents related to all purchasing activities for future referencing.
• Develop standard processes and workflows to ensure results are process driven and repeatable for the department.
• Utilize World Class / Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive operational results and performance measures.
• Coach and lead work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost and service goals.
• Ensure adherence to Albertsons policies, procedures and practices.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Supervise other buyers to ensure overall purchasing and planning goals are met.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in Operations Management, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree considered.
• 2 plus years' experience in direct supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Related work experience in a food manufacturing environment in Purchasing and/or Procurement preferred.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing, and understanding of lead-time impact to production and supply chain requirements.
• Experience and understanding of the importance in maintaining an accurate inventory level and accuracy required.
• Experience with plant safety programs.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Willingness to work in shiftwork with varied days and rotation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; in addition to automated purchasing programs.

Qualifications

• Must have personal integrity, flexibility, dependability, ability to work within policy guidelines and to work independently.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting, Flexibility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time as needed. May be required to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Hand dexterity and strength.