Buyer/Planner II

Job Description

Analyzes Material Requirements Planning (MRP)/Advanced Planning Scheduling (APS) and procurement of direct and indirect material planning for new products. Supports new product introductions by securing material for pilot runs. Analyzes MRP system and determines orders to be placed to suppliers according to schedule. Ensures material availability to meet production schedules. Elevates issues to Senior Commodity Buyer and Planner as applicable.

Maintains direct communication with suppliers, monitors the delivery of materials. Investigates potential for delays and/or quality issues, identifies alternative (approved) plans and elevates when any sourced item will not arrive on time to support the schedule. Manages inventory levels to ensure inventory goals are met, develops strategies to increase inventory turns and align according to production rate. Identifies and engages internal functions as needed to meet customer/supplier expectations.

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