Buyer​/Planner

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for supporting customer service and other disciplines by procuring product in sufficient quantities to provide for superior customer service level while achieving targeted inventory turns objectives. The Buyer/Planner is responsible to thoroughly understand the products they support, evaluate suppliers’ capabilities, negotiate, and administer delivery/pricing as necessary to give the organization a competitive advantage. Also assists with the disposition of obsolete or overstocked inventory.

Support the new product launch process by assisting with the transition from first article approval to production. Provide accurate information concerning customer forecasted demand to Account Managers Customer Service Department to meet customer requirements for new items and deplete stock levels on transitions. Prompt PM for a quick customer approval when required to meet forecasted demand.

Review, analyze, and validate the planned orders for production items to determine purchase order volumes and delivery requirements. Assess the validity of forecasted purchases, following up with the Sales team for investigation and information.

Create and release purchase orders and purchase order changes. Work with suppliers to improve lead time, minimum buying quantities, material handling requirements, and transportation methods. Expedite materials to maintain necessary quantities and meet ship dates.

Establish and maintain partnerships with suppliers as a key component to management of supplier compliance with purchase order due dates and fill rates.

Support the review and action items for slow moving or obsolete inventory working with team members as required.

Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Organizational Skills. Must be organized and detail oriented. Must be able to multi-task.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills. Must be able to communicate well with others, internally and externally. Negotiation may be required.
• Computer proficiency;
  Microsoft Office, Navision.