The Buyer - Planner will also determine inventory parameters, manage purchase orders, communicate delivery schedules, expedite material, processes return and resolve payment issues. He/She will also be responsible for communicating supplier performance problems (sourcing, delivery and quality) to the Commodity Managers.

Job Description:

• The Buyer - Planner will maintain appropriate level of raw material inventory

• Convert MRP requirements to purchase orders

• Responsively manage Action Messages and Alert, applying criteria-based intervention

• The Buyer - Planner will expedite material as required

• Frequently review and maintain the integrity of MRP parameters (lot/order size, lead times, Days Forward Supply, Safety Stock) and provide data for Key Performance Metrics (Schedule Compliance, Time Fence Violations, Work in Process Inventory Turnover, Projected Inventory at Risk/Stock Loss)

• The Buyer - Planner will convert constrained, feasible Master Production Schedules (Firm Planned Orders) to detailed and executable MRP-generated plans/work orders over an established rolling horizon period and with agreed-upon frequency

• Act independently and routinely perform moderately complex planning and problem solving

• The Buyer - Planner will identify opportunities for inventory reduction and actively support implementation as directed

• Participate in weekly/monthly Supply Planning Schedule reviews for one or more Work Centers and ensure appropriate follow up of agreed upon actions

• Review and update current product availability information on a daily basis (Backorder Reason Code, expected partial/full release availability) and initiate Product Bulletins as required

• The Buyer - Planner will participate in Product Optimization Program reviews to effectively execute new product introductions, conversions and rationalization efforts

• Coordinate as needed with Commodity Manager for resolution of supplier issues (quality, delivery), or implementation of changes to the supplier base

• The Buyer - Planner will process material returns

• Work with Invoice Processors to resolve payment issues

• Process Engineering Revision Orders or Change Notifications as needed

• Periodically review and disposition Excess & Obsolete, Unscheduled, Expired inventories

• The Buyer - Planner will support efforts to ensure data integrity of Book-to-Physical Inventory, BOM's and Routings.      

• The Buyer - Planner should possess knowledge of integrated Supply Chain systems (i.e., SAP R/3, APO)
• Strong negotiating skills
• Solid analytical, planning, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills
• The Buyer - Planner should have thorough knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements
• 3-5 years MPS/MRP experience with a Bachelor or Associates degree or 10-12 years of experience without a degree
• Experience with ERP systems
• The Buyer - Planner must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point & Visio).