Buyer Planner

Frandsen Corporation•Glencoe, MN

5d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned manufacturer of more than 1,000 products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. The Buyer/Planner schedules production, purchases raw materials, and coordinates material deliveries with production runs at onsite and remote manufacturing facilities. The role works closely with manufacturing, distribution personnel, suppliers, and the S&OP specialist to execute production schedules and support company objectives. This position is based onsite in Glencoe, Minnesota, with 10% travel, including travel to Eagan, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. The annual base pay range is $70,000–$85,000, with pay dependent on factors including the selected candidate’s skills, ability, and knowledge. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or Economics; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of experience using an ERP system.
Manufacturing planning and purchasing experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and professional drawings.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and exercise sound judgment within the scope of authority.
Continuously required to use depth perception, close vision, and color vision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including the stated lifting and movement requirements.
Ability to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate weekly and annual production schedules with production teams, reconcile production needs with available resources, and work with the S&OP specialist to execute the master schedule.
Apply purchasing concepts and negotiation skills to support cost-saving strategies and obtain the best overall landed cost for goods and services.
Review and submit incoming invoices to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable so charges are processed in a timely manner.
Work cross-functionally on project teams, providing guidance on supply chain functions and using 4DX concepts to manage projects.
Purchase and schedule materials to maintain inventory levels that support the sales forecast, making sound decisions and taking responsibility for purchasing and scheduling functions.
Release manufacturing orders weekly as needed, review and release planned purchase orders daily, and monitor and respond to action messages daily to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Understand purchasing and production-planning objectives, policies, and procedures; maintain an organized filing system; and identify and suggest improvements to help achieve department and company objectives.
Source suppliers by evaluating technical capability, capacity, customer service, lead time, quality, and cost; prepare and evaluate supplier quotes; and negotiate favorable outcomes, including through basic contract management.
Manage inventory to meet company and departmental objectives and deliver quality products to customers on time and complete.
Maintain a professional demeanor with internal and external suppliers.