Supply Chain Buyer - Planner

Overview

About Enerpac Tool Group

Enerpac Tool Group Corp.

is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries.

The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently.

Enerpac Tool Group's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world.

The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at www.enerpactoolgroup.com .

Summary - basic function of the role

The buyer/planner will handle the day to day purchasing of parts, tools, equipment, and services for the business.

Major responsibilities of this position include processing purchase orders, resolving purchase order issues, communicating with suppliers, tracking/expediting orders, and managing inventory.

Location: Columbus, WI

Shift: Monday - Friday; 7:30 - 4:00 pm, some flexibility is possible

Job Duties and Responsibilities


* Create and maintain purchase orders and/or blanket orders to obtain materials that meet production and/or customer order requirements.


* Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to purchasing activities including order variances, delivery delays, invoicing discrepancies, and quality issues.


* Manage supplier relationships including resolving quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance, and building successful supply chain partnerships.


* Working cross-functionally to expedite PO's based on shortage reports and/or expedite requests to meet delivery requirements for customer orders or projects.

Attend operations team meetings as appropriate.


* Monitor and update system inventory planning parameters including, but not limited to, safety stocks/reorder points, lead-times, order quantities/multiples, and forecasts to maintain customer OTD while minimizing working capital


* Follow-up with suppliers on PO acknowledgements and past due PO's to meet KPI targets and goals


* Identify continuous Improvement opportunities to drive improvements to KPI's such as cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.


* Working with Category Managers, develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies to balance quality, cost, and supply continuity.

This may include leading or assisting in resourcing projects by analyzing costs, executing RFQ's, and facilitating supplier transitions/implementations

Skills and Competencies


* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.


* Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both ...