Buyer Planner

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an onsite role!

Ready to make an impact?

We're looking for a dynamic Buyer Planner to join our fast-paced, innovative team where we manufacture re-trackable truck bed covers. ! If you have a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of procurement experience, this is your chance to shine. In this role, you will coordinate with Operations to effectively manage the scheduled purchase of raw materials, complex materials, castings, tooling, and related requirements to support the manufacturing process. This position will support the plant with the purchase of outside processing services, hardware, and MRO. items.

Bring your energy, attention to detail, and ERP skills to drive cost-saving initiatives and deliver results. Join us and grow your career while making a difference! Competitive pay, growth potential, and an exciting future await!

Apply today!

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials. Communicate any supply problems, which may pose a risk or impact to business operations.
  • Analyze material demand and coordinate targeted material flow.
  • Actively participate in driving improvement projects aligned towards corporate initiatives.
  • Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers aligned with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers in expediting process to ensure critical delivery of requirements.
  • Monitor and control inventory accuracy.
  • Procure materials that support production requirements and new product launches while ensuring timely deliveries of the proper material.
  • Obtain quotes, prepare price analysis and recommendations, negotiate price/delivery/payment terms, and supplier contracts where applicable.
• Actively participate in supporting supplier development initiatives. Develop new suppliers as required.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance to monitor and maintain supplier quality performance.
  • Discuss unacceptable or inferior quality materials with quality assurance departments and take corrective action.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement - Identify and drive cost saving opportunities.
  • Research and qualify new suppliers. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Licenses

• APICS Certification is preferred (CPIM/CSCP).
• Lean Six Sigma Training is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and working knowledge of using MRP.
• Ability to create and display information in table and chart format.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to complaints.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.
• Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

About Real Truck 

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Real Truck’s 5,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.