Buyer Planner

Job Description

Plan supply for production materials, MRO (maintenance and repair), and components, following days on hand, MRP reports, and production schedule

Initiate purchase orders and amendments and communicate with vendors

Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate process and terms with suppliers; recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness

Oversee receipt of inventory materials and assist with receiving when needed

Maintain cost monitoring/cost adjustment system that is implemented and enforced with our supply base

Report any discrepancy of information concerning receipts of materials or shipments

Vendor and part number management

Coordinates and performs regularly scheduled inventory checks (cycle counts) of all stock and reconciles inventory discrepancies

Responsible for the tool crib area.

Minimize inventory levels without jeopardizing production

Develop, implement, and manage the supplier management system; including on-time delivery monitoring

Ensure all suppliers follow receiving guidelines

Participate as needed in quality matters, engineering changes and developments between activities and suppliers

Act as backup for shipping department

Update and maintain materials module of the ERP

Collaborate in meeting requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO-14001 systems

Perform other job-related duties as assigned and directed by manager

Assist with supplier approval and supplier PPAP processes

Full-time