What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at TalentBridge?
Job Description
Purpose: This position is responsible for procuring materials as required to satisfy the production needs of the business. Also responsible for continuous improvement in the procurement area as relates to processes and material availability.
Primary Responsibilities (Include But Are Not Limited To)
Purpose: This position is responsible for procuring materials as required to satisfy the production needs of the business. Also responsible for continuous improvement in the procurement area as relates to processes and material availability.
Primary Responsibilities (Include But Are Not Limited To)
- Acquire materials and supplies that are critical for the success of our business operations
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Review supplies to ensure quality, monitor stock levels and keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents
- Prepare and submit detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders and schedules
- Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items
- Monitor available inventory levels by verifying stock; scheduling deliveries with vendors
- Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
- Monitor order status and expediting as required
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Accomplish purchasing and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed
- Perform other related duties as required to meet customer and production requirements
- 4-year degree in Supply Chain or equivalent required
- Proficient in MRP/ERP SAP would be a plus
- Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role
- Market research, data analysis and understanding of purchasing best practices
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- A strong analytical mindset
