Buyer Planner

Bell Supply Company•Gainesville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The function of the Buyer–Planner is to provide purchasing support to all branches in ensuring the proper inventory levels and correct product mix are maintained. This role is the liaison between the Branches and Supplier Partners as well as between the Accounts Payable team and Supplier Partners. Duties include Purchase Order review, placement, expediting and issues resolution.

Requirements

Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the company’s TRIR goals.
Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
Complete, and actively participate in all of the company’s Safety Skills training requirements
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of three years of related experience working in PVF industries in lieu of bachelor’s degree
PVF products knowledge is preferred
Experience in Microsoft Excel
Professional verbal and written communication skills preferred
Moderate travel is expected for this position
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, plant, warehouse, etc.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
Must have manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including a 10 key adding machine, PC
Ability to simultaneously manage several objectives and reassign priorities.
Must be able to tolerate changing priorities, and complete assignments despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

Responsibilities

Run a monthly update of inventory items stocking levels
Generate Purchase Requisitions for the branches to review and approve
Convert approved Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders
Maintain Purchase Orders for pricing accuracy and meeting Full Freight allowance or agreed Freight Terms
Submit Purchase Orders to Supplier Partners
Follow up with Supplier Partners to ensure Purchase Orders are confirmed and shipped in a timely manner.
Review and reconcile Order Confirmations for the following: Total amounts Correct items Correct pricing Agreed Freight Terms Agreed Shipping Date
Execute the creation of Transfer orders for any surplus in other branches
Follow up with other branches to ensure Transfer orders are shipped in a timely manner
Work with the branches and the supplier partners to resolve any shipping issues, which may include but not limited to discrepancies, damages during transit
Work with the AP team and supplier partners to resolve any pricing issues
Run monthly data reports as requested
Other duties as required