Assistant Buyer Planner-Sr

Job Title :
Assistant Buyer Planner-Sr

Duration : 12 month contract (possible extension based on work performance)

Location :
Memphis, TN 38116

Onsite Position

Payrate : $33-38 / hr.

SAP experience is mandatory as this role is intended to support the upcoming SAP project.

This position will be assisting the Buyer / Planners in placing orders with suppliers using our SAP system. The candidate would be responsible for

• Placing orders routine orders with suppliers which have been approved by the Buyer / Planners
• Communicating with suppliers on order acknowledgments
• Tracing and tracking information as directed by Buyer / Planners
• Certain clerical functions related to buying and planning activities managed by the group
  5. Other duties as assigned. Skills and experience needed
  1. Purchasing 2. Planning
  3. Excel and Word - Medium level
  4. Other systems knowledge / experience with purchasing tools - SAP preferred.
• Reports to Planning Manager with primary responsibilities including inventory management, project management and analysis of business opportunities.
• Plans to support the master production schedule. Interacts with Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, Procurement, suppliers, and others to maximize labor & material utilization.
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and manage inventory levels within budget.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem solving abilities, keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and oral communication skills are a must. Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

• Establishes and maintains production material inventory and purchase plan to support master schedule.
• Maintains contact with the Production, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Accounts payable and other departments.
• Maintains status of all raw materials and purchased component shortages that affect or will affect the assigned production lines.
• Executes purchase orders and changes to achieve optimum delivery of materials in economic lots.
• Ensures availability of purchased materials necessary to support the production plan while maintaining the inventory within budgeted limits.
• Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased materials
• Actively participate in projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.