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BUYER PLANNER

Aston Carter
Kent, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Job Title : Buyer Planner

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Buyer Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing workflows and procedures, demonstrating attention to detail, and effectively resolving problems. They will also manage customer service situations, ensuring that commitments are met while maintaining professional and ethical standards. Additionally, the role involves supporting organizational policies, making timely decisions, and promoting quality and cost-saving measures.

Responsibilities

  • Design workflows and procedures, demonstrating attention to detail.
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
  • Develop alternative solutions and work well in group problem-solving situations.
  • Manage difficult or emotional customer situations, responding promptly to customer needs and requests.
  • Focus on solving conflict without blaming, listening to others without interrupting, and remaining open to new ideas.
  • Communicate clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations.
  • Write clearly and informatively, and interpret written information accurately.
  • Look for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Work within approved budgets, developing and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Treat people with respect, keep commitments, and work with integrity and ethical standards.
  • Follow organizational policies and procedures.
  • Make timely decisions, approach others in a tactful manner, and react well under pressure.
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work, applying feedback to improve performance.
  • Meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity.
  • Ensure consistent attendance and punctuality, covering work responsibilities when absent.
  • Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for actions.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and / or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in procurement, buyer purchasing, MRP, supply chain, and ERP systems.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in purchasing and planning roles is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • About Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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