Buyer/ Planner

The Day-to-Day

• Provide quarterly Inventory, Spend, and Savings outlook for budgeting purposes
• Establish and maintain SAP master item records for production raw material inventories
• Establish and maintain SAP MRP attributes and reorder point variables that support production demand schedule
• Execute the system MRP – analyze order recommendations and purchase order placement as well as follow-up to securing promise dates from the supplier.
• Work closely to adjust inventories with the business units to improve service level while controlling inventories to budget. Revise purchase orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the companies Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics, Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Reconcile variances between purchase orders, invoices, shipments and packing slips.
• Solid analytical skills

This Job is Right for You if You Have

• BS in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain related field desired or equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum of experience in Production Purchasing in a high volume, high technology industry. Certification as supply chain professional is a plus.
• Energetic individual who can service a dynamic and exciting product line
• Responsive and good written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working cross functionally in a dynamic setting
• Working knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience working in a self-directed environment
• Experience working with a global supplier base