Buyer/Planner

We are seeking a driven and experienced Buyer/Planner ready to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Executes activities related to the management purchase orders from the intent to purchase through delivery of product, including reconciliation of Purchase Orders, Receipts, and Invoices.
• Expedite and defer goods and services as required.
• Works directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods.
• Identify and execute inventory optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate levels and accuracy of inventory planning.
• Create and manage RFQ and RFP including scope of work.
• Maintain required records such as quotes and price lists, blanket order files, supplier correspondence, and supplier performance data.
• Serve as a key problem-solver for operations, resolving delivery challenges, demand-versus-supply conflicts, and order scheduling issues.
• Responsible for supplier relationship management.
• Work with the appropriate commodity manager to utilize strategic sourcing processes to select suppliers based on the best combination of cost, capability, quality, reliability, delivery.
• Proactively seek cost reduction opportunities with supplier base.
• Lead the production planning process for assigned area
• Schedule and release daily production work orders while ensuring materials and resources are available to meet delivery targets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance