Buyer and Planner

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Marengo, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer and Planner is responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services necessary for the company's operations. This role focuses on coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts, managing inventory levels, and maintaining data integrity within the procurement system. The Buyer will work closely with internal departments to align procurement activities with production needs, ensuring smooth supply chain operations and mitigating risks to the continued flow of production.

Requirements

Background in the Material Planning function and Inventory Management
Experience in a manufacturing environment
MRP database management experience
Microsoft Office (strong Excel background)
Ability to work well with others, both inside and outside the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A positive attitude and proactive approach to challenges and tasks.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in New Product Introduction and Engineering Order Management.
Exposure with International Suppliers.

Responsibilities

MRP interpretation, release of POs to assigned suppliers, and communication of supplier feedback with respect to material delivery timing, quantity, expedites, and past due status to appropriate parties.
Ensure an uninterrupted material flow for assigned commodity/suppliers in support of the Master Production Schedule.
Update database and MRP systems to ensure data integrity.
Reporting of components availability regarding: Manufacturing shortages, New Product Introduction, Engineering Order implementation.
Manage departmental targets regarding: Purchase Order Management (past due POs), Supplier delivery performance (pick up date, fill rate, apply rate, delivery date), Inventory levels ($/weeks/turns), safety stock ($), and exposure to obsolescence ($).
Continuously surveys assigned commodities/suppliers for changes to their business models that may affect delivery timing.
Variations to contractual agreements, lead times, minimum orders, lot sizes, etc., are reflected in the MRP system through appropriate modifiers.
Work closely with Production Control, Manufacturing, and Material Control/Receiving to ensure inventory record accuracy through requesting cycle counts, performing top-level Bill of Material Analysis, and developing plans to prevent recurrence of problems.
Attend meetings as required to support effective and efficient communication between departments.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center
On-the-job training and development