The ideal candidate for a Buyer/Planner would be able to do the following:
Planning & Inventory Management:
- Analyze MRP safety stocks reorder points and service requirements ensuring adequate requisitions are released to support value stream production plans.
- Collaborate with Commodity Managers & Engineering to successfully implement engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete material.
- Process requisitions into purchase orders and obtain acknowledgement from suppliers.
- Ensure the timely delivery of raw materials needed to maintain the flow of production at the pace of our customers while achieving the lowest possible cost of ownership for AltoShaam by properly maintaining master data within Oracle Fusion.
- Manage the procurement of materials components and services necessary for production.
Supplier Performance:
- Ensure suppliers meet delivery requirements through regular followup and proactive expediting. Provide proper escalation in the event production will experience a shortage.
- Maintain good supplier relations and represent AltoShaam in a professional and ethical manner while driving suppliers to meet delivery and quality expectations.
Supply Chain Optimization:
- Develop and execute strategies to create inbound transportation efficiencies across all sitespecific suppliers including exploration of returnable packaging resulting in lower total cost of ownership.
- Lead and collaborate on structured problemsolving activities targeted at quality supplier performance and process improvement.
- Trained in and adheres to the procedures outlined in the TA390 Supply Chain Training Matrix
Qualifications :
For a candidate to be successful as a Buyer/Planner they must have:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in purchasing materials management or supply management in a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required. Emphasis in Business Mathematics Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Management best practices. CPSM or APICS certification preferred.
- Customer service orientated with a focus to deliver ontime results.
- Proven experience and skillset with ERP systems including Oracle is required.
- Strong analytical skills; Ability to interpret and communicate technical information with a high level of detail and accuracy with internal and external stakeholders.
- Teamoriented professional with strong collaboration networking and communication skills able to effectively drive project execution with internal and external organizations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills inclusive of all Microsoft Business Suite. Oracle Fusion experience is a plus.
- Travel is less than 5%.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime