Buyer / Planner

Standard Motor Products Inc • Disputanta, VA

56d

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for coordinating all activities related to procurement of materials and components that meet the quality standards of Standard Motor Products Inc. As Buyer/Planner, you will assume full responsibility for supply chain management to ensure timely delivery of goods while being mindful of total costs. Additionally, you'll plan orders based on MRP system to ensure material coverage and timely delivery, using system knowledge and judgement to accomplish goals.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and informative manner through all correspondence
• Direct experience with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
• Data extrapolation / identify trends
• Solid understanding of MS Office programs
• Minimum 18 months successful purchasing experience

Nice To Haves

• Automotive background highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier selection, quantity, price and delivery date
• Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, lead-times, and date commodity is needed
• Issue purchase orders according to MRP forecast and Reorder Point values. Maintain required inventory levels.
• Follow up with suppliers as necessary as to ensure timely delivery, maintenance of established quality requirements while maintaining cost competitiveness
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers to resolve invoice and receiving issues.
• Coordinate and make necessary arrangements for processing discrepancy items/materials for proper disposition. Issue replacement purchase orders as required on returned items and materials. Process return shipments as required, in compliance with QA and AP process guidelines.
• Monitor various reports as required; MRP Message Report, Reorder Point Report, Packorder Message Report, Allocation Report, Open Order Status Report, Horizon Reports, Supplier scorecards, Supplier collaboration and development guidelines, SCM objectives, VMI Programs, as applicable
• Activity participate in all departmental process improvements, systems, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees