Buyer Planner II

Under limited supervision, the Buyer Planner II – CM, executes the Master Production Schedule for assigned contract manufacturing product lines in a multi-plant environment. This position monitors customer demand for assigned product lines and commodities, as established by the Materials Manager, and effectively forecasts, plans, purchases, and coordinates contract-manufactured finished goods for assigned product lines.

Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

• Updates forecasts for assigned item codes monthly. Revises and adjusts monthly supplier purchasing schedules based on forecast data and guidance from the Materials Manager.
• Reviews open customer orders weekly using MRP. Develops and adjusts delivery schedules based on target finished goods inventory levels, customer demand, and forecast requirements.
• Creates, audits, and updates planning attributes and coding in Oracle Fusion for assigned products.
• Communicates directly with suppliers to ensure supply aligns with demand.
• Monitors and communicates back-order status through weekly and monthly published reports for all product lines.
• Reviews and executes purchase orders in a timely manner. Monitors delivery status and prepares a weekly priority list for review with suppliers during scheduled conference calls.
• Organizes monthly wire payment statements for submission to Accounts Payable. Audits shipments to ensure accurate quantities and pricing before adding shipments to the SharePoint receipt log.
• Reviews, codes, and identify discrepancies to the monthly Duty Invoices. Submits to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and Customer Service.
• Participates in new product development meetings for assigned contract manufacturing products. Works closely with the Contract Manufacturing group to support successful product launches on time and within budget.
• Audits ocean and hold locations to identify and correct inventory errors. Reviews and updates the status of all non-active assigned SKUs in the Inventory Quality Ratio (IQR) annually. Advises on cycle count activities for assigned components to help ensure inventory accuracy. Works closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor to identify recurring errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitors obsolescence/end of life of product and ensures remaining physical inventory is disposed of in a timely manner, and all corresponding product data is updated in the ERP system.

Education/Training Required and Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience required. APICS certification preferred.

Experience Required and Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of Buyer-Planner experience in a contract manufacturing environment required.

What You Bring:

• Intermediate computer skills in JD Edwards and Microsoft Office required;
  Oracle Fusion experience strongly preferred.
• Supply chain management experience with the ability to effectively match supply and demand for assigned products and commodities.
• Manufacturing product and commodity knowledge, including a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and commodity management strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve scheduling and sourcing conflicts within required timelines.
• Strong project management skills, including experience planning and implementing strategic changes.

What We Offer:

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails
• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage
• FUN company events!
• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards
• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products…