What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics - Buyer/Planner position at Mitchell Plastics?
Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive Customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.
As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing, "Best- In- Class" Team, in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.
Behind every great product is a flawless supply chain—and we need you to help us build it. We are searching for a proactive Logistics - Buyer/Planner to bridge the gap between our automotive suppliers and our production floor. In this role, you won't just place orders—you will be the mastermind ensuring our manufacturing lines never miss a beat. If you love solving logistics puzzles, optimizing vendor performance, and making a highly visible impact every day, your next career move starts here!
What You Will Do (Duties & Responsibilities)
- Own the Supply Pipeline: Secure high-quality raw materials, production components, and MRO items from your assigned supplier base.
- Keep Production Moving: Process spot buys and purchase orders efficiently while expediting critical materials to eliminate factory downtime and ensure on-time customer shipments.
- Cultivate Supplier Success: Guide and develop vendors, evaluating their costs, lead times, and performance to maintain an elite approved supplier list.
- Maintain Inventory Balance: Keep stock at optimal levels, leading regular cycle counts and audits in Plex to ensure total inventory integrity.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production supervisors, scheduling, customer service, and engineering to streamline approvals and logistics.
- Uphold Industry Excellence: Ensure all purchasing workflows strictly align with our IATF 16949 automotive and quality standards.
What You Bring to the Table
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 2 years of hands-on experience in purchasing or procurement, OR
- Education: A post-secondary degree/diploma in Business Management or a related field.
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Industry Frameworks: A solid understanding of automotive supplier expectations, single/multi-level Bills of Material (BOM), and Quality/Environmental Management Systems.
- Supply Chain Logic: Familiarity with both core purchasing functions (quotes, contracts, terms) and production control (scheduling, inventory management).
- Technical & Leadership Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, highly organized, and possessing natural leadership or supervisory qualities.
- Credentials: Completion of PMAC “Principles of Buying,” APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to seamlessly bridge the gap between vendors and senior management.