Site Buyer​/Materials Planner

Overview

THE ROLE:

The Site Buyer/Materials Planner will lead and support management to ensure that Raw Materials (RM) and Packaging Materials (PM) are available to support Manufacturing activities. This position will work cross-functionally with internal teams, including Accounts Payable, Production Planning, Sourcing, R&D, Change Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Cost Accounting, Transportation and Quality as well as externally with RM & PM suppliers. This role will use Agile database/document management and Oracle ERP systems to procure Herbalife approved direct materials and to manage related material inventories.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Manage purchasing cycle, including, but not limited to, purchase order (PO) creation, blanket purchase agreements, release creation, PO order tracking/follow up (expediting and postponing, rescheduling, other changes).
• Manage less complex material categories as experience progresses.
• Maintain database of supplier and item information that supports the procurement process. (e.g. “Master” files)
• Adhere to Sox Compliance requirements related to the procurement process, including purchase of only company approved materials through company approved suppliers. Validate spend authority and proper approval within database.
• Manage inventory levels at desired targets while ensuring continuous supply.
• Analyze Oracle MRP reports, based on the Production Planning department’s input, to lead the replenishment process by purchasing materials in support of those schedules.
• Manage materials inventory planning and control with consideration to supplier lead times, logistics, material excess/obsolescence. Target and validate optimum safety stock levels via ongoing review; provide recommendations for strategy revisions to management.
• Communicate with internal departments and external suppliers, to resolve any non-conforming material related issues, including quality and on-time deliveries.
• Support on time product launches from the site.
• Support A/P in various queries related to pricing and purchasing terms.
• Inform management of any potential supply issues for materials that may affect manufacturer’s ability to deliver finished goods on schedule.
• Monitor supplier performance for adherence to critical KPIs (including material quality and delivery performance) with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Build/strengthen supplier relationships through frequent communication and support of best practices.
• Attend and lead meetings as required to understand and implement company objectives
• Use available reporting tools to analyze the end-to-end procurement process and make recommendations for improvements.
• Supports the initiation of engineering change requests/orders (ECR’s/Eco’s) using Agile and temporary deviation approvals (TDA’s) to manage internal department and external supplier product changes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong information gathering, analysis, and reporting capability
• Highly organized, with excellent written and oral communication organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task among when there are conflicting priorities
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Purchasing role in commodities, Packaging, MRO, or other raw materials and services
• Proficiency in Oracle, Access, Agile or other database management systems

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

Education:

• 2-year degree in business, management, supply chain or commensurate experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in business, management or supply chain
• 3 years’ experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain
• Agile Database/document management systems
• Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• APICS or ISM certification
• Experience with TQM, ISO
  9000, Lean Six Sigma or other manufacturing/quality strategies
• Strong background in data analytics
• Experience with nutritional and/or other food products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following…