Description

The Buyer Planner is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and subassemblies are delivered to the production site to support production needs. This individual must fully understand the companies’ supply chain and production operations, as well as be an expert on their assigned product or commodities. They will deploy inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and drive supplier execution. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and supplier engagement. The Buyer Planner role requires close collaboration with the strategic sourcing department as well as with operations. 

Requirements

• Execution of the tactical buying processes used to manage the supply chain to ensure material supply that meets master schedule and customer requirements.

• Communication with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and the commercial teams to ensure effective execution of the manufacturing plan, new production introduction, product phase out, and engineering change.

• The Buyer Planner will effectively communicate any potential interruption in part supply and ensures a persistent follow through until a resolution is achieved.

• Ensure components are received in a timely matter and processed through the ERP system. 

• Request corrective actions from the suppliers where the supplier fails to meet the requirements (On Time Delivery, Shipment Accuracy).

• Monitor and action MRP Exception Messages.

• Maintain inventory levels within the established targets. 

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies with Inventory Analyst.

• Reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies. 

• Develop and maintain an effective working relation with the suppliers.

• Identifies opportunities for inventory days on hand reduction as well as cost reduction (PPV). 

• Maintains PFEP for all purchased components and raw materials.

• Develop a working knowledge on how the parts are processed and the lead times required. 

• Participate in any planned physical inventories. 

• Participate in and support plant Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process as assigned. 

• Supports plant safety rules and safety observation process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management. 

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in buyer planning roles and inventory management in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.

• APICS CPIM certification or similar is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a collaborator – detail oriented. 

• Ability to multi-task/prioritize. 

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.