Buyer Planner

Overview

The Buyer–Planner provides purchasing support to all branches, ensuring proper inventory levels and correct product mix. The role acts as liaison between branches, supplier partners, and the Accounts Payable team. Duties include purchase order review, placement, expediting, and issue resolution.

• Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels
• Generate Purchase Requisition s for the branches to review and approve
• Convert approved Purchase Requisition s into Purchase Orders
• Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and to meet Full Freight allowance or agreed Freight Terms
• Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners
• Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner
• Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for the following:
  • Total amounts
  • Correct items
  • Correct pricing
  • Agreed Freight Terms
  • Agreed Shipping Date
• Execute the creation of Transfer orders for any surplus in other branches
• Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped in a timely manner
• Work with the branches and supplier partners to resolve any shipping issues, including discrepancies and damages during transit
• Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve any pricing issues
• Run monthly data reports as requested
• Other duties as required

• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company’s TRIR goals.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete and actively participate in all of the company’s Safety Skills training requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience working in PVF industries in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• PVF product knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• Moderate travel is expected for this position.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, plant, warehouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10‑key adding machine and PC.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities.
• Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

Work environment is typically office-based, located on-site; may also include meeting venues or other locations as required, typically during normal or extended business hours.