BUYER/PLANNER - FabricationLocation: Riverside, CASalary Range: $65,000 - $80,000How You Will Make an Impact? The Buyer/Planner will perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant or service center via a MPS/MRP system.The Nuts and Bolts Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plan via a MPS/MRP system.Adheres to corporate and SOX policies and guidelines.Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with a manufacturing SOP while supporting plant inventory objectives/targets.Utilize judgment in coordinating supplier deliveries to minimize freight costs while sustaining high inventory turnover.Ensures 100% material availability for manufacturing. Communicates with suppliers to ensure a gapless supply chain and will take the initiative to elevate issues within the supply base.Coordinates supply chain adjustments as production schedule changes.Supports in managing the plant spend vs. budgets for direct and indirect material (i.e. shop supplies, equipment rent, managing inventory levels, etc.)Governs the complete procurement process from P/O submission to P/O receipt. Individual will ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders), are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for maintaining correct costs and integrity of P/O documents.Administers, in conjunction with materials and QA management, internal / external supplier quality accountability via a non-conformance reporting system. Responsible for communicating non-conformances to suppliers and negotiating credits.Monitor and report supplier on-time delivery; aggressively communicates and manages through any issues that could impact the manufacturing process and elevating concerns as necessary.Works closely with corporate commodity management, logistics management, as well as with a 3rd party logistics carrier. Persistently identifies, communicates, and responds to opportunities for cost reduction / avoidance.Assists the Materials Manager in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records. Individual will initiate cycle counts requirements and be responsible for updating inventory records and reconciliation.Will utilize discretion in making necessary adjustments to safety stocks as deemed necessary to facilitate product availability while maintaining the lowest possible inventory.Will make appropriate adjustments to ensures that item master integrity remains (i.e. lead- time, B/P codes, MOQ, order multiples etc.Identify situations that require engineering change requests and initiate accordingly (i.e. BOM adjustments, item definition changes, etc.).Other duties as required. Minimum Requirements:BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experienceUnderstanding of Supply Chain configuration and principlesKnowledge of MPS/MRP systemsExperience with JDE and discrete MRP planning a plusExcellent interpersonal, communication, analytical skillsStrong knowledge of Microsoft ExcelModerate travel up to 25% may be requiredAPICS CPIM certification a plusYou Must Be Able toThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.How We Make an ImpactCelebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products. With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth. In addition to dry freight truck bodies, Morgan specializes in satisfying unique and custom truck body needs, including electric vehicles, mobile service units, and refrigerated products, serving farmers, ranchers, contractors, landscapers, equipment and material haulers, and more! Our shared values are the foundation upon which Morgan does business:Appreciating the people who make our success possible. Acting with integrity in all we do.Delivering results for our customers.Bringing an unbridled passion for our products.Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life 401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementPaid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program Paid Job and Leadership Development trainingMorgan Truck Body LLC is a business unit of the J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. family and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Whether you are just beginning your career or taking the “next step,” please visit our careers page - https://www.morgancorp.com/about/careers.