Buyer/Planner II

Responsibilities:


* Responsible to commit a delivery date on each customer order received and processed.


* Interface with customer service daily to assure that orders meet customer delivery expectations.


* Quote lead-times on all products to Customer Service team.


* Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.


* Check requisitions, contacts vendors and examines bids and contracts.


* Drive the development of project and sustaining production schedules from engineering plans and production specifications.


* Interface with various functional areas, such as Production, Engineering, Shipping, Accounting, etc.

in order to resolve any supply, quality or logistic problems associated with purchased items.


* Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepant or obsolete materials, invoice issues, and rework or scraps.


* Review Open Purchase Orders and follows up with suppliers as necessary.


* Prepare RFQ's and obtains competitive bids to ensure best total cost of ownership.


* Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.


* Responsible to monitor and ensure delivery and inventory performance objectives per the operating plan are met/exceeded.


* Meet defined targets for cost saving initiatives.


* Communicate with Production department to execute the revenue plan.


* Assure ISO 9001 compliance for functional area met.

Personal Attributes- The successful candidate will take initiative and work with a sense of urgency.

Also, must have the ability to take on a challenge with a positive attitude.

Candidate will be able to manage supplier issues by adjusting their communication styles to be most effective.

Candidate will be assertive and have the ability to follow through on all projects to completion.

Education and Experience:


* Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, engineering or equivalent required.


* Minimum three to five years Supply Chain (production planning and/or procurement) experience.


* Industrial manufacturing, high mix/low volume background preferred


* Experience working with overseas suppliers managing fabricated, machined or cast metal products preferred.


* APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:


* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.


* Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and database skills.


* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.


* Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.


* Strong communication and problem-solving skills


* Passion for enabling best customer experiences.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of ...