Buyer​/Planner

Buyer/Planner

Hybrid:
Expected to be onsite 70% - 80%

Work Authorization: candidates must be authorized to work in the US

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago WI:
Buyer/Planner

Purchases materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization and in alignment with regional strategies. Manages the vendor base in support of site-level purchasing activities, ensuring alignment with regional strategies. Analyzes demand and production capacities, schedules, decides on appropriate action plans, and takes necessary steps to meet customer commitments. Collaborates with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers on service issues, process improvement initiatives, and inventory management.

Identifies and implements continuous improvements to supply chain processes.

• Review purchasing requisitions for necessary approvals, convert to purchase orders, and issue to vendors
• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to support business operations
• Monitor and expedite material availability to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Coordinate creation and updates to purchasing master data
• Manage material change requests as needed
• Ensure supplier adherence to Aptar Group purchase order terms; negotiate terms when necessary
• Develop material forecasts and share with key suppliers
• Lead and foster continuous improvement in the purchasing process
• Lead and support quality initiatives involving the vendor base
• Manage material costs within budget and collaborate with vendors to reduce costs through formal inventory programs (e.g., Kanban, Consignment, VMI)
• Identify opportunity for savings and improved payment terms
• Support and adhere to system procedures and company policies
• Review demand and apply planning logic to meet customer needs while managing inventory and customer forecast needs
• Issue Purchase Orders, check acknowledgements and communicate delivery status with necessary departments
• Identify VMI/Consignment Opportunities - Supportive Selection Criteria
• Manage inventory for assigned products to meet service and performance goals
• Evaluate production capacity and generate production schedules
• Identify qualified source(s) of supply
• All other duties as assigned

• Generate monthly reports and respond to data requests
• Participate in interdisciplinary project teams
• Communicate potential supply interruptions due to late deliveries
• Attend and contribute to sub-plant and departmental meetings
• Support procurement activities for assigned categories and vendors
• Serve as backup to department personnel as needed

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Operations Management, or a minimum of eight years of equivalent experience in a buyer/planner role
• 3-5 years of material planning, inventory control, or production scheduling in a…