What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner/Buyer position at Walter Surface Technologies Incorporated?
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Planner/Buyer is responsible for the purchased machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. The Planner/Buyer is also responsible for planning the production of and the flow of materials and the purchasing actions for a defined value stream segment. The Planner/Buyer ensures that accurate and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
Position Responsibilities- Essential
- Improves value stream material flow to meet customer demand requirements
- Maintains MRP planning data to ensure system performance
- Monitors inventories, customer demand, and production levels
- Production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress and production and reviewing factors that affect schedules
- Responsible for the timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
- Responds to NCPs for vendor supplied goods and coordinates corrective actions
- Evaluates, monitors, and reports supplier scorecard performance
- Maintains relationship and communication with supplier base
- Adheres to established company policies, procedures, terms, conditions and legal matters
Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management/Logistics or another related discipline.
- Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment (SAP, Microsoft D365)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a supply planner-buyer or similar role.
- System/data analysis and critical thinking skills.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other similar Continuous Improvement concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- APICS Certification preferred.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience with databases and query language to manipulate Microsoft D365, Excel.
- Highly Detail Oriented.
- Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
- Work independently and productively.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Ability to lead projects involving team members that do not report to this role.