Buyer/Planner

Champion Healthcare Solutions • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

Description
Material Planning & Inventory Analysis
· Review daily MRP suggestions in ERP and determine appropriate purchasing actions.
· Analyze on-hand inventory, open purchase orders, and allocated demand to identify shortages, risks, and excess inventory.
· Validate demand against production schedules and priority orders.
· Maintain accurate supplier lead times and order policies in ERP.
· Identify inventory imbalances (overstock or potential stockouts) and communicate corrective actions.
Purchase Order Execution
· Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in Dynamics 365 (or equivalent ERP).
· Ensure accurate pricing, quantities, due dates, and supplier confirmations.
· Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on late or at-risk deliveries.
· Expedite critical shortages and escalate when necessary.
· Maintain clean and accurate PO records within ERP.
· Supplier Communication & Coordination
· Communicate forecasted demand and upcoming requirements to suppliers.
· Confirm delivery schedules and update ERP accordingly.
· Resolve discrepancies related to shipments, invoices, or confirmations.
· Support supplier performance tracking related to on-time delivery and responsiveness.
· Reporting & Continuous Monitoring
· Utilize Excel to analyze purchasing data and inventory conditions.
· Build and maintain simple working tables to track shortages, open orders, and coverage.
· Support weekly reporting of material status and risk areas.
· Participate in cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy investigations.
· Inventory Control Support
· Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
· Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
· Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure inventory integrity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, or Buyer/Planner role.
• ERP experience required (Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Practical Excel proficiency required:
• Build tables
• Use filters and sorting
• Basic formulas (SUM, IF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
• Ability to analyze inventory conditions logically
• Strong understanding of inventory concepts (on-hand, lead time, safety stock, allocations).
• Experience interacting directly with suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior MRP-based planning experience.
• Experience with Dynamics 365.
• Exposure to inventory control processes and cycle counting.

Responsibilities

• Review daily MRP suggestions in ERP and determine appropriate purchasing actions.
• Analyze on-hand inventory, open purchase orders, and allocated demand to identify shortages, risks, and excess inventory.
• Validate demand against production schedules and priority orders.
• Maintain accurate supplier lead times and order policies in ERP.
• Identify inventory imbalances (overstock or potential stockouts) and communicate corrective actions.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in Dynamics 365 (or equivalent ERP).
• Ensure accurate pricing, quantities, due dates, and supplier confirmations.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on late or at-risk deliveries.
• Expedite critical shortages and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain clean and accurate PO records within ERP.
• Communicate forecasted demand and upcoming requirements to suppliers.
• Confirm delivery schedules and update ERP accordingly.
• Resolve discrepancies related to shipments, invoices, or confirmations.
• Support supplier performance tracking related to on-time delivery and responsiveness.
• Utilize Excel to analyze purchasing data and inventory conditions.
• Build and maintain simple working tables to track shortages, open orders, and coverage.
• Support weekly reporting of material status and risk areas.
• Participate in cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracy investigations.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure inventory integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED