Purchasing Planner

Job Summary The Purchasing Planner is responsible for representing the Purchasing team in the monthly Demand Planning Process. As a representative of the supply-side of the business, this role has a unique perspective on the future demand expectations based on the point of view of Buyers, Product Management, and suppliers. This role brings that perspective into the Demand Planning process to discuss along with Sales how to best represent future demand that is current and realistic.

This position reports into the Supply Chain Planning team which has ultimate responsibility for delivering to the business a consensus demand plan.

The individual in this hybrid opportunity has the potential to support or work in Southfield, MI or Santa Fe Springs, CAJob Description Key Accountabilities Contribute to the demand planning process by bringing supply-side elements that are critical for consensus forecast.

Determine general inventory portfolio, based on geographic market needs, including onboarding new products and managing lifecycle transitions.

Review poor performing parts, implementing corrective action as needed.

Lead and drive continuous improvement on demand planning processes.

Serve as a liaison between Purchasing, Operations, and Sales to align supply chain strategies with customer requirements.

Involved in both Standard-stocked items in addition to Customer-Specific programs.

Understand supplier capabilities and supply capacity for the purpose of representing supply constraints in the Demand Planning process as needed.

Deliver regular reporting on inventory status, sourcing metrics, and program KPIs.Drive continuous improvement on supply chain execution.

Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience translating demand forecasts into supply plans that balance service level and working capital targets

Hands-on experience managing or supporting customer-specific inventory programs, including purchase requests and approvals through business systems

Leadership and team building experience

Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to resolve constraints and support customer commitments

Proficiency with demand planning or forecasting platforms, Blue Yonder experience strongly preferredERP literacy, SAP or comparable system

Working knowledge of Quickbase and Salesforce or similar workflow and CRM tools

Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic modeling, competency with Power BI or similar visualization tools is a plus Practical understanding of forecasting methods, safety stock, reorder points, lead-time and variability, and ABC/XYZ segmentation

Familiarity with supplier capacity and capability evaluation, including coordination with subcontractors such as plating and toll-slitting partners

Minimum Requirements (Education & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, or supply chain planning in a distribution or manufacturing environment

Job Compensation $85,000+/yr (Based on Experience) plus Annual Performance Incentive Compensation Benefits Overview We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Voluntary Wellness Programs
401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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