Buyer/Planner

Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to optimize supply chain operations across global manufacturing and distribution sites. This role demands strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely procurement, cost efficiency, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data, inventory trends, and supplier performance to guide purchasing decisions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes: ordering, acknowledgements, delivery tracking, and ensuring on-time material availability.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and logistics teams to align supply with operational needs.
• Lead program launches and projects focused on resourcing, cost savings, vendor compliance, and lead time reduction.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply chain risks using data-driven insights.
• Maintain accurate ERP records (e.g., purchase orders, vendor data, pricing).
• Evaluate change requests to support strategic sourcing and customer demands.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices and inventory turnover.
• Resolve supplier issues, BOM errors, and coordinate cost recovery with quality, engineering, and accounting teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
• Align inventory targets with company goals and customer expectations.
• Analyze data to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.
• Report on production progress, WIP, and raw material inventory.
• Use data visualization tools to provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement/supply chain experience in manufacturing/distribution.
• ERP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Epicor).
• Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of demand planning and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• APICS, CPM, or similar certifications are a plus.