Buyer/Planner

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

Position Summary

Purchases materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization and in alignment with regional strategies. Manages the vendor base in support of site-level purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with regional strategies. Analyzes demand and production capacities, schedules, decides on appropriate action plans, and takes necessary steps to meet customer commitments. Collaborates with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers on service issues, process improvement initiatives, and inventory management. Identifies and implements continuous improvements to supply chain processes.

• Review purchasing requisitions for necessary approvals, convert to purchase orders, and issue to vendors
• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to support business operations
• Monitor and expedite material availability to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinate creation and updates to purchasing master data
• Manage material change requests as needed
• Ensure supplier adherence to AptarGroup purchase order terms; negotiate terms when necessary
• Develop material forecasts and share with key suppliers
• Lead and foster continuous improvement in the purchasing process
• Lead and support quality initiatives involving the vendor base
• Manage material costs within budget and collaborate with vendors to reduce costs through formal inventory programs (e.g., Kanban, Consignment, VMI)
• Identify opportunity for savings and improved payment terms
• Support and adhere to system procedures and company policies
• Review demand and apply planning logic to meet customer needs while managing inventory and customer forecast needs
• Issue Purchase Orders, check acknowledgements and communicate delivery status with necessary departments
• Identify VMI/Consignment Opportunities – Supportive Selection Criteria
• Manage inventory for assigned products to meet service and performance goals
• Evaluate production capacity and generate production schedules
• Identify qualified source(s) of supply
• All other duties as assigned

• Generate monthly reports and respond to data requests
• Participate in interdisciplinary project teams
• Communicate potential supply interruptions due to late deliveries
• Attend and contribute to sub-plant and departmental meetings
• Support procurement activities for assigned categories and vendors
• Serve as backup to department personnel as needed

Required Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Operations Management, or a minimum of eight years of equivalent experience in a buyer/planner role
• 3–5 years of material planning, inventory control, or production scheduling in a manufacturing environment
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

• An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), retirement savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee