Sr Buyer/Planner (Material Planner)

Pay: $40–$47/hour depending on experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Production scheduling or purchasing background
• Excel proficiency
• Collaborative partner

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory processes
• Identify raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules
• Analyze data in frontend procurement mode and determine factors affecting prices; secure lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
• Coordinate and follow up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services
• Compile information to monitor price trends and manufacturing processes
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate on demand analysis planning
• Deliver and manage assigned projects, working with stakeholders to achieve desired results
• Act as a mentor to colleagues or direct the work of lower-level professionals
• Oversee projects from design to implementation while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills

Role Details

Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects or processes.

Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives by building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.

Innovation and Complexity: Addresses difficult problems requiring understanding of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Makes improvements to processes, systems, or products to enhance performance. Provides in-depth analysis and recommendations for process improvements.

Communication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchanges information of facts, statuses, ideas, and issues to achieve objectives and influence decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area. May manage projects requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Advanced knowledge of the job area, combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a university degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.