Buyer Planner

Evenlite Inc•Trevose, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a critical member of our team, the Buyer Planner is responsible for fulfilling various purchasing and forecasting tasks. This role requires previous purchasing experience and ERP/MRP experience. Though independent and team efforts, this role supports the Supply Chain Manager while ensuring production has the necessary supplies through timely and cost effective processes. The role will work closely with production, accounting, sales and engineering to maintain the flow of business.

Requirements

The ability to communicate and interface with associates, suppliers, and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Quality and detail oriented.
Proven customer service skills – ability to build and maintain strong internal and external customer relations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bias towards continuous improvement and the ability to act as a change agent.
Capable of achieving results in a self-directed, self-motivated workplace.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge and experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and data entry.
Comfortable and successful in a high paced, demanding environment.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Desire to learn, grow, change, and work as part of a team.
Three to five years of experience in an ERP/MRP commercial/institutional products manufacturing environment.
The ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities in an organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP/B1 software beneficial but not required.
Familiarity with Product Configurator software beneficial but not required.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on reports generated through ERP systems.
Track and expedite purchase orders as required, keeping ERP systems up to date.
Manage operating supplies and support services to support day to day requirements.
In conjunction with Manager, understand, analyze and interpret MRP signals and take appropriate actions.
Select suppliers and negotiate with same to provide optimal pricing and service.
Support Manager with forecasts and plans assigned commodities at the SKU level.
Generates and maintains re-order point (ROP) for new and existing SKU’s.
Works with production management to resolve material shortages.
If requested by Manager, help with coordinating ocean freight with suppliers and freight forwarders.
Builds and maintains relationships based on competence, respect, and trust with suppliers.
Assists in the preparation and analysis of data required to support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) as required by the Supply Chain Manager.
Performs numerous and varied clerical and analytical tasks as needed.
Additional duties as assigned.