Buyer/Planner

Job description:

Buyer/Planner reviews material requirements to meet production plans, actual sales and forecasted sales plans. Develops inventory plans and procures the materials, parts, and components at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery expectations. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the balance between inventory turns and service level of his/her items.

Education

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience

• 5 years Buyer/Planner experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience with MRP material related system.

• Familiarity with Nordco equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily requirements to determine materials needs and execute purchase orders to satisfy demand schedules.

• Maintain accurate delivery information on open purchase orders through supplier acknowledgements.

• Expedite material delivery where necessary for production and service.

• Continually review stocking levels for each item to provide targeted service levels.

• Communicate with Suppliers to best support the inventory plan and provide timely delivery for production needs.

• Regularly update backlog status reports and communicate with Customer Service expected delivery for customer orders.

• Review and recommend disposition of all excess and obsolete inventory.

• Perform root cause analysis of service outliers to identify and implement improvements in overall process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills

• Proficient in the use of computer applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

• Ability to read blueprints, good mathematical aptitude and knowledge of quality assurance philosophies, practices and techniques.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact and clearly communicate with other functional areas of the organization, management and suppliers.

• Understanding of LEAN techniques including material pull systems.