Buyer/Planner
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) company matching and more
- Source, purchase, and expedite materials, components, and services to support production and operational needs.
- Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and terms.
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and escalate concerns when required.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements to drive cost savings and ensure supply reliability.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers as needed.
- Develop and maintain production plans and material requirements using MRP or ERP systems.
- Review and adjust planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) to optimize inventory availability and turnover.
- Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to determine material needs.
- Coordinate with operations and warehouse teams to resolve material shortages or production constraints.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
- Work closely with engineering on new product introductions, material changes, and obsolescence planning.
- Partner with finance to ensure cost accuracy, budget adherence, and forecasting alignment.
- Provide clear communication to internal teams regarding material status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- New grad are encourage to apply!
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; or three years of equivalent professional experience as a buyer, planner, or in a combined supply chain role is preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.
- Experience working within an ERP/MRP system (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.) preferred.
- Industry experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or operations-based environments is an asset.
- Drug and alcohol test
- Criminal background check
- Education and certification check
- Office-based with regular interaction across supply chain, operations, and vendor contacts.
- This position follows a Monday-Friday schedule and requires availability beyond 40 hours per week to support multiple hub locations and maintain established relationships with international suppliers.
- After completion of the training phase, the role is eligible for one work-from-home day per week.
- Occasional travel for supplier visits may be required.
- Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
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