What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Boutique Recruiting?
Position Title: Buyer/Planner
The Buyer/Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that production has the necessary materials on time. This position involves managing inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock. The Buyer/Planner will negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms while addressing any issues related to delays or quality. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and track costs effectively. The Buyer/Planner will also be involved in building relationships with vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Buyer/Planner Responsibilities
The Buyer/Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that production has the necessary materials on time. This position involves managing inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock. The Buyer/Planner will negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms while addressing any issues related to delays or quality. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and track costs effectively. The Buyer/Planner will also be involved in building relationships with vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Buyer/Planner Responsibilities
- Buy materials to ensure timely production
- Manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess
- Create and update purchase orders
- Collaborate with suppliers on pricing, timelines, and order specifics
- Resolve issues such as delays, shortages, or quality concerns
- Maintain accurate systems with updated pricing and order information
- Track costs to help manage spending
- Identify and evaluate new vendors
- Build strong relationships with suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and pricing
- Work with suppliers to improve cost and lead times
- 2 years in purchasing, planning, or supply chain
- Comfortable negotiating pricing and terms
- High school diploma
- Experience with inventory, MRP, or procurement
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred
- Strong Excel skills are preferred
- Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments is preferred
- Health Insurance: Starts the 1st of the month after 30 days, covering medical, dental, and vision, with the company paying 65% of medical and dental costs
- 401(k): Eligible after 3 months with a company match of 100% up to 3% or 50% up to 6%
- PTO: Non-exempt employees receive 5 days; exempt employees receive 10 days, available at hire
- Leave: 5 days of paid bereavement leave and partial pay for the first 4 weeks of parental leave