Buyer Planner I
About The Position
Thatcher Company is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Planner/Buyer manages inventory, schedules and plans production, and purchases materials for an assigned production area. The role helps meet customer delivery requirements while making effective use of production capacity. It reports to the Director of Planning and Inventory and has daily accountability to the site-specific plant manager. The position covers material resource planning, finished-goods order and stock planning, manufacturing order creation, ERP transactions, inventory analysis, vendor sourcing and purchasing, and procurement documentation. It also involves cross-functional collaboration, resolving recurring inventory issues, following up on late deliveries, and responding to after-hours customer emergencies.
Requirements
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Prior ERP experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Lean Six Sigma training.
- Five or more years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning.
- APICS CPIM training.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Plan raw-material inventory to meet demand and maintain appropriate levels in alignment with the business plan.
- Schedule production to meet customer due dates and expectations.
- Plan finished-goods inventory to support standard business for consistently selling products.
- Create manufacturing orders and issue appropriate laboratory and safety documentation.
- Perform ERP batch transactions.
- Analyze inventory, resolve variances, and conduct root-cause analysis on recurring issues.
- Ensure appropriate corrections are implemented following acceptance of root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate proactively across functions.
- Receive after-hours phone calls to assist with customer emergencies.
- Recommend and implement process improvements.
- Source, negotiate with, and select vendors who meet company quality, price, and delivery requirements for assigned products.
- Develop and maintain effective vendor and supplier relationships.
- Obtain and store COA, BOL, TDS, SDS, and other documentation related to orders and investigated or procured products.
- Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors regarding late orders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $55,000–$70,000.
- 100% company-funded profit-sharing plan, up to 25% of salary annually.
- 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- HSA/FSA.
- Three or more weeks of PTO and paid holidays.
- Education reimbursement.
- Ongoing professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
