Buyer Planner

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at  .

Reporting to the Purchasing/Planning team, the Buyer Planner is responsible for planning requirements, ensuring supply and following up on orders with suppliers.

The Buyer Planner helps ensure the availability of the products and/or materials under their responsibility, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and supporting delivery objectives. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers and various internal teams, including Customer Service, Sourcing, Accounts Payable and R&D.

The Buyer Planner contributes to ensuring the availability of the products and materials under their responsibility through proactive planning, rigorous supplier follow-up and effective communication with internal teams.

Reporting to the Purchasing/Planning team, the Buyer Planner is responsible for planning requirements, ensuring supply and following up on orders with suppliers.

The Buyer Planner helps ensure the availability of the products and/or materials under their responsibility, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and supporting delivery objectives. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers and various internal teams, including Customer Service, Sourcing, Accounts Payable and R&D.

The Buyer Planner contributes to ensuring the availability of the products and materials under their responsibility through proactive planning, rigorous supplier follow-up and effective communication with internal teams.

• Plan and ensure the supply of products and/or materials according to requirements, inventory levels and established parameters.
• Create, maintain and follow up on purchase orders with suppliers, including orders shipped directly to customers (drop-ship).
• Analyze the requirements and recommendations generated by the ERP/MRP and take the necessary actions.
• Follow up on order confirmations, promised dates and supplier delays.
• Identify supply risks and carry out the necessary follow-ups or escalations to minimize their impact.
• Prioritize orders according to operational needs and customer priorities.
• Keep relevant information up to date in the ERP and tracking tools.
• Proactively communicate risks, changes, and priorities to the relevant teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies related to orders, deliveries, receipts or invoices.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with suppliers.

• Analyze open orders, delays and upcoming requirements to identify risks and priorities.
• Participate in operational and procurement follow-up meetings when required.
• Monitor the performance indicators related to their portfolio.
• Adjust certain planning and procurement parameters in the ERP as needs evolve.
• Collaborate with the relevant teams to ensure alignment between customer needs, inventory and supplier schedules.

• Participate in activities related to the introduction of new products or suppliers.
• Contribute to data accuracy in the ERP and planning tools.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of work processes and tools.
• Keep procedures related to their area of responsibility up to date.
• Provide coverage or support to other team members as operational needs require.
• Participate in various projects related to purchasing, planning or the supply chain.

• Good understanding of procurement, planning and purchase order management processes.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system, ideally Infor Syte Line or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze requirements, inventory levels, lead times and procurement data.

• College diploma (DEC) in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business administration or a related field; a bachelor's degree is an asset. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in…