Buyer

Job Summary:This position is responsible for managing the purchasing and material planning activities for assigned raw materials and packaging components to ensure timely availability for production. This role uses MRP and ERP systems to monitor material requirements maintain accurate planning and purchasing data manage purchase orders and proactively address supply or inventory risks. Additionally this position works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams including Supply Chain Procurement Operations Production and Quality to align material availability with production requirements optimize inventory levels and support efficient and reliable manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized and analytical with strong attention to detail effective communication skills and the ability to proactively manage changing priorities and supply Job Functions:Review MRP requirements planning signals and exception messages and convert them into timely and accurate purchase orders aligned with production and inventory material requirements and inventory levels to identify potential shortages excess inventory or other supply risks and take proactive action to maintain material inbound shipments track supplier confirmations and deliveries and proactively update ERP systems to maintain accurate and timely material and optimize planning parameters including lead times safety stock levels order quantities minimum order quantities and other relevant MRP regularly with suppliers regarding purchase orders delivery schedules material availability and changes in with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery delays shortages discrepancies and other day-to-day material supply with Supply Chain Procurement Operations Production Quality and other cross-functional teams to support production requirements and maintain continuity of new product launches product transitions and material changes by coordinating purchasing and planning activities in accordance with established processes and accurate purchasing and material master data within ERP and planning systems and identify opportunities to improve data integrity and planning purchasing inventory and supplier performance information to identify trends risks and opportunities for improved material planning and inventory in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing processes MRP effectiveness supplier performance inventory management and data duties as Responsibilities::Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Logistics or related experience working in an MRP- or ERP-driven purchasing materials planning or supply chain environment; experience with Oracle is Microsoft Excel and data management skills with the ability to analyze purchasing inventory and material planning understanding of purchasing and material planning principles including purchase orders lead times inventory levels safety stock order quantities and supplier delivery Qualifications:3 years of experience in procurement purchasing materials management inventory planning MRP planning or production in food manufacturing consumer packaged goods (CPG) or another manufacturing purchasing or planning raw materials and packaging with Oracle or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) / ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP or progress toward with supply chain analytics reporting or business intelligence tools such as Power :Resultsdriven proactive workstyle with a strong commitment to service collaboration and problem-solving (Speed Customer Centricity Dedication Problem-Solving Entrepreneurship).Demonstrated integrity and professionalism with sound judgment in decision-making and workplace interactions (Dedication Customer Centricity).Adaptability in fastpaced or changing environments (Speed Entrepreneurship).Excellent communication that builds understanding aligns stakeholders and presents ideas effectively to audiences at all levels (Passion Customer Centricity).Relationshipbuilding skills that foster trust teamwork and strong internal partnerships (Customer Centricity Dedication).Effective time and priority management (Speed Dedication).Ability in resolving conflict with a practical people-focused approach (Customer Centricity ProblemSolving).Consistent attention to detail and commitment to highquality work (Passion Dedication).Additional Considerations:Travel Requirements:Some travel is :SunOpta Allentown PA FacilityWork Environment:Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer including frequent screen use and visual focus. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing mouse use and handling documents or office standing walking bending stretching and to lift and carry items up to 15-25 verbal and auditory ability for communication in meetings calls and office settings.