Operational Buyer - Inventory Planner
Operational Buyer - Inventory Planner
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Job Description
Sandvik Mining & Rock is recruiting for an Operational Buyer - Inventory Planner for our Elko NV Romeoville IL and Smyrna GA Office.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational buying activities and monitoring supplier performance for the assigned supplier base. Key performance metrics include parts availability working capital delivery accuracy and lead time consistency. Additionally this role involves inventory planning for local stockrooms and satellite locations.
Main Responsibilities:
Operational Buying
Execute the operational buying process for the supplier base including quotation purchase order release confirmation fulfillment and administration.
Track and maintain orders from suppliers and SMCDI.
Maintain ERP parameters within the given framework.
Respond to customer service requests including expediting item price and availability inquiries.
Update prices and lead times.
Handle pre-advices from suppliers for deliveries.
Resolve inbound discrepancies such as short shipments wrong or damaged parts and inadequate paperwork.
Optimize the operational purchasing process and costs to ensure timely delivery and availability of correct parts.
Maintain inventory settings for items within the supplier base.
Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
Create maintain and develop supplier relationships through effective communication and cooperation.
Monitor and report supplier performance for the respective supplier base.
Escalate underperformance of suppliers to the category team lead and sourcing organization.
Ensure suppliers understand and meet inbound targets and initiate actions to improve supplier performance when necessary.
Inventory Planning
Manage parts inventory.
Support strategic stock processes.
Report on operational performance.
Improve customer experience and availability (fill rate) of parts in stockrooms of responsibility.
Manage sales stock goods in transit production stock and obsolescence reserves in stockrooms of responsibility.
Analyze and maintain inventory parameter settings for standard assortments in stockrooms of responsibility.
Drive stock optimization initiatives (e.g. returns process) regularly.
Make decisions on centralizing slow and non-moving items.
Other Responsibilities
Participate in and support regional/global initiatives or projects as needed.
Your Profile
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain purchasing or planning.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Good general business acumen.
Ability to travel regionally if required.
Benefits
Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive package of health dental and disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation
In the spirit of pay transparency we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $75000 - $85000 exclusive of fringe benefits and shift differentials.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration please apply online at Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who because of a disability needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at . Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
