Buyer/Planner

Translogic•Denver, CO

15d•$58,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Teh Buyer/Planner generates demand forecasts, processes sales orders, and develop production schedules to support them. This role will orders and coordinate the delivery of parts/materials, equipment and services used in product manufacturing and distributed directly to customers according to demand and production plans. Controls the inventory and transportation of assigned production parts/materials in accordance with management objectives to ensure total customer satisfaction within required timelines, quality standards, and total cost constraints. Expedites requirements as needed (e.g., purchase order or production order action, shortage, past due order reports, exception reports).

Requirements

Four-year degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
3-5 years of scheduling & planning in a manufacturing environment.
2 years customer service/sales support experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or transportation related industry.
1 year buying experience.
Strong computer skills, with emphasis on using MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, Adobe Distiller, Auto-CAD.
Experience with an enterprise-wide information system such as SAP. Specifically working with the SD, MM, and PP modules.
Strong customer service-oriented interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of handling stressful and demanding interpersonal interactions, while working flexible hours dependent upon workload.

Nice To Haves

APICS CSCP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage SAP ERP master data for materials management, purchasing, planning, and transportation functions
Create and manage project material Sales Orders including delivery note generation and final goods issue per delivery confirmations
Manage, monitor and maintain delivery schedules / due dates in MRP system based on Customer Demand
Provide lead times to the Customer Service team regarding Available To Promise date for customer demand fulfillment
Check availability of inventory prior to firming/releasing work orders using system queries and reports.
Maintain purchase orders, Kanban releases & Supplier Schedules based on MRP action messages and new engineering change orders.
Monitor & measure material and transportation cost savings plans and targets; collaborate with Strategic Procurement team in supplier negotiation initiatives as required
Effectively manage inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety & distribution stock, utilizing proven Supply Chain systems
Collaborate with Strategic Procurement, Project Management and Customer Service teams to optimize supply chain and logistics solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to customer request and delivery promise, while minimizing inventory investment.
Serve as liaison between project personnel and transportation companies to set delivery appointments, manage pipeline shipments, file claims, and ensure complete delivery on schedule and undamaged
Work with accounts payable and transportation suppliers to reconcile freight invoices
Manage international freight compliance to ensure accurate, complete, and timely document transmittal to freight forwarders and customs
Ensure hazardous materials transport compliance for all modes international and domestic