Buyer / Planner

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of material requirement plans, adhering to policies on OTTR/Past dues, planning and inventory.

• Responsible for generation of timely requisitions, and purchase orders for all material requirements..

• •Responsible for all purchase order placement and management of purchase orders – expediting/defer cancellation of all purchases.

• Responsible for the on-going maintenance of all purchase orders in compliance with required updates to accurately maintain data on delivery, and to comply to required data for Metrics analysis such as OTTR’d, OTTR, Past dues, etc.

• Responsible for the review and generation of supplier forecasts to all relevant suppliers.

• Responsible for MRP action/change in relation to previously executed PO’s – defer/expedite/cancellations process.

• Responsible for the on-going maintenance of SCBA subassembly orders, in conjunction with OM on sales order, defer/expedite & cancellation.

• Responsible for communication in relations to material supply with all suppliers, including expediting, deferrals, confirmations, forecasting, shipments and OTTR/Past due metrics.

• Responsible to work with Master Scheduler and others to improve inventory carrying costs and days of sales on-hand & IOS review.

• Responsible for communication and corrective actions required in relation to invoice queries related to issued Purchase orders.

• Responsible for support of Logistics in relation to Cycle count queries, and timely resolution and corrective actions required.

• Responsible for attendance and participation in Supply / SIOP meetings.

• Responsible for keeping ERP system up-to-date with information in relation to lead-time, MOQ, planning parameters, safety stock, min/max levels in conjunction with master schedule using tools ie PFEP, etc.

• Responsible for timely resolution of all AP queries.

• Responsible for all return to vendor (RTV) PO, on a timely basis

• Responsible for the on-going and timely resolution of all shipment/receipt queries from Warehouse operations in relation to the purchase orders and parts managed by the planner/buyer.

• Roles & Responsibilities will be updated as changes occur within the business.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, technical or related discipline

• Minimum of 4 years in one or more of the following: supply chain management, production control, material planning, purchasing, operations scheduling, supervisor experience.

• Strong SAP Experience

• Advanced Excel skills strongly desired (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)

• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving skills

• Task oriented

• Able to work under pressure and meet time schedule

• Works well in a team environment

• Supply Chain experience/knowledge

• Excellent communication skills

• High orientation towards detail and accuracy.

• English – advanced level with ability to clearly express himself/herself

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.