Corporate Buyer

Genuine Parts Company•New Bedford, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AST Bearings LLC is seeking a motivated Buyer Planner for its Purchasing Department in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The role works with internal customers and domestic and international suppliers in a fast-paced environment. It reports directly to the Purchasing Manager. The position offers an opportunity for growth within a Fortune 200 company with more than 50,000 employees worldwide. The Buyer Planner analyzes inventory, usage, forecasts, and production data to determine scheduling; uses material requirements planning and supply chain management software; manages supplier quotations and purchase orders; negotiates pricing and delivery; and supports import and export shipments. The role also provides landed-cost and freight information to Sales, supports SKU rationalization and demand planning, coordinates with delivery and warehouse teams, and maintains purchasing records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate or higher Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and use software programs with ease.
Strong reporting and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Problem-solving ability.
Strong project, process-management, and conceptual skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Highly organized, dependable, and reliable.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate and work with people from different countries and cultures whose primary language may not be English, while communicating in English.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience and/or a related tertiary degree.
Knowledge of import and customs processes and requirements, including harmonized tariff codes.

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory, usage, forecasts, and production data to determine appropriate scheduling.
Use and learn to become an expert user of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) software.
Submit and follow up on Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and other requirements.
Communicate with freight forwarders and coordinate documents required for foreign shipments, including imports and exports.
Analyze products and assign industry-relevant HTS codes.
Enter and maintain accurate duty and tariff information in the system.
Assist Sales in determining landed costs, including cost, freight, and duties or tariffs.
Provide Sales with freight and air-shipping costs as needed, including rush shipments.
Provide analysis and support for SKU rationalization, SKU maintenance, and other business initiatives.
Work proactively with Sales and Marketing to identify trends and refine the demand plan.
Liaise with internal and external delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
Enter and monitor purchase orders and proactively expedite them with suppliers.
Obtain and review purchase-order confirmations from suppliers, notifying Sales of significant changes.
Maintain department files, including purchase orders, quotations, new item forms, and correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.