Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Position Summary The Supply Chain Planner/Buyer is responsible for the purchased machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. The Planner/Buyer is also responsible for planning the production of and the flow of materials and the purchasing actions for a defined value stream segment. The Planner/Buyer ensures that accurate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Position Responsibilities- Essential

• Improves value stream material flow to meet customer demand requirements
• Maintains MRP planning data to ensure system performance
• Monitors inventories, customer demand, and production levels
• Production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress and production and reviewing factors that affect schedules
• Responsible for the timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Responds to NCPs for vendor supplied goods and coordinates corrective actions
• Evaluates, monitors, and reports supplier scorecard performance
• Maintains relationship and communication with supplier base
• Adheres to established company policies, procedures, terms, conditions and legal matters

Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management/Logistics or another related discipline.
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment (SAP, Microsoft D365)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a supply planner-buyer or similar role.
• System/data analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other similar Continuous Improvement concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• APICS Certification preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience with databases and query language to manipulate Microsoft D365, Excel.
• Highly Detail Oriented.
• Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
• Work independently and productively.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Ability to lead projects involving team members that do not report to this role.