Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

About the job

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Supply Chain Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and expediting required materials for the production floor to satisfy customer delivery needs while optimizing production efficiencies and inventory investments and will purchase various supplies and equipment for the operation based on established procedures and guidelines. This position works directly with the other supply chain team members and the local operating team to establish priorities to meet forecast plans and current customer demand. In addition, this position will also contribute to the direct scheduling of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production
• Track and monitor materials from initial shipment from the supplier to final delivery at the site
• Monitor and track inventory levels on-hand and on-order, including managing delivery issues through proactive follow-up and escalation
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders for our suppliers
• Coinciding with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc. in-line with site and business priorities
• Tracking production volume, monitoring customer demand patterns, and purchasing trends
• Liaison between customers, suppliers, and distributors
• Managing inventory issues, schedules changes, and cancellations
• Leading problem-solving sessions to determine root cause and countermeasures
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports (KPI’s and Metrics)
• Maintain data/information integrity within the SAP ERP including but not limited to vendor information, purchasing terms, lead times, costs, etc.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging components, supplies, services are purchased as required to maintain the safe and efficient operations of the site and business
• Ensure that required documentation such as certificates of analysis or conformity, SDS, insurance documentation, use and handling instructions, etc. are received as required from vendors and routed to appropriate stakeholders
• Provide vendor/supplier oversight regarding responsiveness and performance. Participate in vendor and supplier qualification, performance evaluations, metrics tracking, etc.
• Interface with Quality, EHS, and other stakeholders in vendor/supplier complaint or poor performance investigations
• Participate in project assignments as needed, i.e. Dual sourcing, RFQ’s, RFP’s, Working Capital Improvement
• Create and maintain the daily production schedule for each machine at the site according to customer and business needs

Qualifications

• 3+ Years Material Planning Experience
• 2+ Years Inventory Management or Purchasing Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• Supply chain management certification: APICS (CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P) or ISM (CPSM) preferred
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of SAP (or other major ERP system) and MS Office
• Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
• Self-starter approach to work with an eagerness to take responsibility and constantly exceed goals
• Must have demonstrated strong communication (verbal & written), negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience in working with supply chain, strategic purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, sales, and financial personnel to achieve planned goals
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a valid passport

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual variable bonus plan
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact