Buyer/Planner I
Buyer/Planner I
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Job Description
- Orders Management and System Updates
Use Planner Workbench to release and reschedule orders to suppliers.
Generate purchase orders in accordance with procedures and ensure they are received by suppliers.
Confirm receipt and delivery dates and update acknowledgements promise dates and expedite notes in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate data in the system (Oracle) including supplier information part-supplier relationships pricing lead times transit times and shipping routes.
Expedite supplier deliveries and materials in transit based on customer urgency and purchase order expiration.
Analyze and address expired open purchase orders through corrective actions.
- Supplier Relationship Management
Maintain effective and professional communication with suppliers to meet requirements.
Support the Global Supply Chain team in price negotiations.
Implement material strategies with suppliers to improve performance.
Handle return of goods to suppliers.
Lead or support procurement-related projects.
Understand supplier performance metrics and supply to issue resolution.
- Inventory Management
Activate new parts in the system for site use.
Support product phase-in and phase-out processes.
- Cost Evaluation and Savings
Perform annual updates for standard costs of various part numbers.
Set standard costs for purchased parts.
Establish and complete annual cost reduction and cost containment goals.
- Other
Perform other duties as assigned.
- You keep in touch with customers You build the customer relationships You establish clear goals with anticipated outcomes and results. You focus and supervise both formal and informal progress regularly. You solicit both input and discussion. You build a plan and outline for various audiences.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration International Business Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- A combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.
- At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing or Planning preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills in English (written verbal and listening).
- Experience working in a global and cross-functional environment.
- Proven understanding of MRP and JIT systems.
- Experience using Oracle or a similar ERP system (preferred).
- General knowledge of International Trade regulations (preferred).
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
- APICS certification is desirable.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Effective negotiation abilities.
- Problem-solving mentality.
- Resilience and adaptability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
