Buyer Planner

Innova Corporation Co. Ltd • Amherst, CO

221d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Associate Material Planner. This is a full-time contract position with a duration of 6 months located in Amherst, NY 14228. As an Associate Material Planner, you will be responsible for the accuracy of the material supply plan and customer expedite process. You will coordinate with internal and external suppliers on past due purchase orders and update purchase orders to maintain a timely and accurate supply plan. Additionally, you will serve as the initial escalation point for customer expedites and provide timely and accurate disposition to these requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, and planning processes.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience a plus.
• Ability to understand manufacturing engineering processes and to interpret blueprints.
• Must possess good mathematical skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate purchase order data and accurate supply plan within ERP system.
• Modifies order release due dates, quantities and closes purchase orders based on demand plan.
• Conducts initial supplier coordination for customer expedite requests.
• Maintains accurate and timely communication with all affected parties and escalates as appropriate.
• Monitors supplier delivery performance.
• Conducts initial resolution of suppliers past due supply and supplier delivery issues to ensure accurate supply plan is maintained.
• Works with suppliers to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory goals.
• Conducts problem solving (9SPS / A3) and participates in facility RIE's as directed by team leader or site material management leadership.
• Collects information, complies into standard formats, prepares monthly reports and other management reports as required.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• Other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree