Buyer/Planner

The Baker Company•Sanford, ME

5d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner purchases materials and supplies required to support manufacturing operations, maintains accurate purchasing information in Epicor, and supports production planning. The position prepares, follows up on, and expedites purchase orders; maintains material and supplier information; creates and closes manufacturing jobs; and prepares and distributes production schedules. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing, Accounting, and suppliers, the Buyer/Planner helps ensure that required materials are purchased and available and that production jobs and schedules are accurately maintained. The role also supports month-end purchasing and inventory reporting, data accuracy, process improvement, and the company's health, safety, and environmental program.

Requirements

Associate degree or relevant technical/business education required.
Basic knowledge of purchasing and production planning processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, manufacturing, or a related field.
Manufacturing experience.
Epicor knowledge.

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders to support production requirements.
Manage suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, and service; monitor on-time delivery and coordinate expedites when necessary.
Maintain accurate supplier, part, lead-time, buyer code, pricing, and other purchasing information in Epicor.
Assist with preparing information for month-end purchasing and inventory reporting.
Create, monitor, and close production work orders, identifying and correcting transaction issues as jobs move through the plant.
Prepare production schedules that accurately assign timing for incoming work.
Interface daily with operations regarding schedule-related issues.
Maintain accurate and timely job information in Epicor.
Enter and update purchase order information, including suppliers, quantities, prices, dates, and lead times.
Review Epicor information for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing information.
Participate in multifunctional projects and process improvement activities.
Communicate with suppliers and internal departments about purchasing and production planning.
Follow safe work practices and contribute to the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
Use Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and materials and eliminate waste.
Perform other duties as assigned.