Supply Chain Buyer Planner

SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER/PLANNER

Responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Material procurement, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure timely production and excellent customer service.
• Compare current customer orders and anticipated demand with available inventory of finished goods and raw materials.
• Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Manage supplier profiles within ERP and develop key vendor relationships, negotiating terms to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ensure materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule, monitoring lead times and adjusting purchase or production plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the procurement manager to source materials from value-added suppliers, considering responsiveness, service level, MOQ, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost.
• Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.
• Update inventory reports by material, SKU, and DOS; use data to improve inventory strategy.
• Communicate with Sales and Warehouse staff on production timing for out-of-stock items.
• Develop and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on sales forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with warehouse and quality teams for proper storage, FIFO rotation, and shelf-life management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or materials planning.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software.

• Proficiency in SAP ERP—Purchase order management, inventory control, MPR modules.
• Microsoft Excel—Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macro functions.
• Excellent communication, people and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and trends for informed purchasing decisions.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Match

Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN. Opportunity to work from home 2 days per week.

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70, Yearly Salary