What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Production Planner position at Infosoft, Inc.?
Job Title: Senior Production Planner
Pay Rate: 50.86/Hr
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Draper, UT
Our Client is a Global Medical Device Manufacturer.
The main function of a Senior Production Planner is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical Sr. Production Planner is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
- Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and other relevant factors.
- Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
- Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation, and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes.
- Manage just-in-time inventory.
- Attend trade shows.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field is required.
- 5-7 years of related experience required.
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals, and other technical data.
- Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
- Knowledge of supply chain management.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proven independent worker
- CPIM or similar certification is highly preferred
- Prior experience with negotiating work and the medical device industry would be preferred.
Salary : $51